Innovation Specialist (Technology Scouting/Advisory)

Keywords: Innovation, Technology Scouting, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Emerging Technologies

Our client is a leading company dedicated to applied research and development, committed to fostering technological innovation and staying ahead of industry trends. They are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Innovation Specialist to join their team in Singapore. In this role, you will be instrumental in identifying and evaluating global market trends, emerging technologies, and innovative companies. Your expertise in technology scouting, market research, and trend analysis will support the evolving needs of their clients and contribute to the company’s innovation strategy and growth.

• Identify and evaluate global market trends
• Contribute to the company's innovation strategy and growth
• Work closely with both clients and internal teams

What you'll do:

As an Innovation Specialist, your role will be pivotal in driving the company's innovation strategy forward. You will be responsible for identifying global market trends, sourcing innovative companies with solutions relevant to AI and other emerging domains, as well as evaluating potential companies for collaboration. Your ability to conduct in-depth research using various tools will be crucial in analysing emerging technology trends. Furthermore, your excellent communication skills will enable you to present your findings effectively.

• Develop, build, and manage effective channels to source innovative companies with solutions relevant to AI and other emerging domains.
• Identify and evaluate potential companies for collaboration ensuring alignment with internal capabilities and strategic goals.
• Conduct in-depth research using various tools and databases to analyse emerging technology trends, startups, established players, patent activity, and industry shifts across regions.
• Present research findings and insights in clear reports to support decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with innovation ecosystem partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to shape and support innovation projects.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Innovation Specialist role brings a wealth of knowledge from a background in Business, Economics, Data Science or Engineering. With 2-5 years of experience in an innovation-focused role under your belt, you have a strong understanding of emerging technologies. Your proficiency in using research platforms allows you to analyse market data effectively. Being well-connected within Singapore’s ICT ecosystem is a plus. Your excellent communication skills enable you to deliver insights effectively while your strong analytical skills allow you to draw meaningful conclusions from complex information.

• Degree in Data Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in an innovation-focused role including delivery or support of advisory or consulting projects.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, applications, and industry players.
• Proficient in using research platforms and databases to analyse market data.
• Well-connected within Singapore’s ICT, start-up or R&D ecosystem.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to draw meaningful conclusions from complex information.

What sets this company apart:

This company offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses and attractive benefits. They pride themselves on their flat hierarchy with minimal bureaucracy, enabling faster decision-making and ownership. They also provide learning opportunities through sponsored courses, industry seminars and international conferences. The working environment is stable yet dynamic, offering flexible working arrangements. This is a meaningful opportunity to drive real-world impact through innovation and technology.

What's next:

Ready to make a real-world impact through innovation and technology? Apply now!

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Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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