Business Lead (Currently pre-Spinoff)

This role is with NTUitive, a partner supported by SGInnovate.

BackgroundYou will be joining a team from NTU’s School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and BioTechnology (CCEB) that is developing category-defining technology to automate the identification and resolution of complex production anomalies in pharma manufacturing. We are seeking an entrepreneurial individual to work with the research team during the pre-spin-off stage and help build the commercial pathway for a future venture in AI-powered pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance. This is not a paid employee role at the outset.

It is an early-stage opportunity for someone who wants to engage hands-on with a strong technical platform and play a crucial role in building and making a real impact via an innovative company.

Job scope

You will work closely with the research team and relevant stakeholders to support the commercial development of the opportunity, including:

Market Analysis: Evaluating market opportunities and priority customer segments within the global healthcare and life sciences sectors.Business Modeling: Refining the value proposition and business model to ensure scalable commercial success.Go-to-Market: Shaping go-to-market strategy and partnership pathways for a successful transition from lab to industry.Partnerships: Identifying pilot opportunities, early adopters, and strategic collaborators (e.g., within the Pharma industry).Fundraising: Supporting fundraising strategy across grants, venture capital, strategic investors, and other financing routes.Pitching: Helping craft investor materials, commercial narratives, and spin-off positioning for high-stakes meetings.Venture Building: Contributing to company formation planning and early venture-building activity.

Desired ProfileDomain Expertise: 7+ years of experience within Pharma Manufacturing, QA/QC, MS&T, or Life Sciences consulting.The "0-to-1" Mindset: Proven ability to thrive in the ambiguity of a pre-launch startup and build commercial structures from scratch. You should have proven experience in relevant environments such as startups, technology transfer, commercialisation, go-to-market strategy, product launching, or investor pitching.Financial Fluency: Familiarity with fundraising mechanisms, including grants, venture capital, strategic investors, and public or private financing schemes.Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to translate complex AI/Deep Tech capabilities into high-value business outcomes for C-suite stakeholders.Drive: Strong motivation to develop the business in Singapore and internationallyThe Connector: You possess a "rolodex" of contacts in manufacturing sites or corporate quality departments that can be leveraged for early validation and pilots.

Interested candidates may apply directly at:https://central.sginnovate.com/hub/marketplace/openings/3472ccc6-be50-4374-915e-e362fde719c1