Associate Director - (Strategic Partnerships & Client Acquisition)

Are you a visionary leader with a proven ability to drive transformative projects and secure high-impact partnerships? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation meets opportunity? We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Associate Director to lead business development efforts for a groundbreaking innovation and technology hub that is set to redefine the future of global collaboration.

This is your chance to shape the destiny of a world-class ecosystem designed to attract top-tier international R&D institutions, cutting-edge technology enterprises, and exceptional talent. If you have a strong network, a passion for innovation, and the ability to unlock new opportunities, this role is your platform to make a lasting impact.

Your Mission:

As the Associate Director, you will be the driving force behind securing strategic partnerships and investments that will propel this project to new heights. You will leverage your extensive network and business acumen to attract key stakeholders, investors, and clients who share our vision for innovation and growth. Your ability to craft compelling value propositions, navigate complex government processes, and build trust with decision-makers will be critical to your success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the creation and execution of a dynamic business development strategy to engage potential stakeholders, investors, and partners, ensuring the project’s long-term success.
• Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers from leading global enterprises, understanding their strategic goals and delivering customized solutions to drive collaboration and investment.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing actionable insights to guide land development plans and strategic decisions.
• Develop and deliver persuasive presentations, proposals, and pitches that highlight the project’s unique value proposition and its potential to transform the innovation landscape.
• Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of critical documents, including land lease tenders, investment materials, and transaction agreements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure the seamless execution of project initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Lead the preparation and submission of proposals to secure government approvals for land development, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and project timelines.

Who We’re Looking For:

A degree holder in Business Administration, Surveying, Real Estate, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a leadership role within property development, land administration, valuation, government liaison, or large-scale project implementation.
The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in real estate development management, financial analysis, property appraisals, and business modeling. A deep understanding of government approval processes, policies, and regulations related to land development is a strong advantage.
You should possess excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. A strategic mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to solve complex problems with creativity and precision are essential.
Fluency in English and Chinese (including Putonghua), both written and spoken, is required.

What Sets You Apart:

A powerful professional network with a proven ability to attract new clients, investors, and partners to high-profile projects will set you apart. A track record of successfully navigating complex, large-scale initiatives with multiple stakeholders is highly desirable. Your passion for innovation and technology, coupled with a vision for driving meaningful change, will make you an ideal fit for this role.

Why This Role?

This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to leave your mark on a project that will shape the future of innovation and technology. You’ll be at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and expertise will drive real impact.

Apply Now and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

Our client is a collaborative organization that brings together diverse sectors to drive life science innovations, fostering collaboration across leading regional enterprises. They are looking for a (Senior) Business Development Manager for their life science sector to drive regional development and business collaboration.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Strategize business opportunities within the Life Science and health technology sectors to drive regional development  
• Develop and sustain strategic alliances across cross-functional companies, academic institutions, research institutions, and any related parties globally to optimize resources and funding opportunities. 
• Organizing events and networking seminars to build a cohesive community to facilitate regional intellectual exchange among diverse sectors that aligns with our client's vision.   
• Identify opportunities and collaborate with global stakeholders to drive innovations.  
• Work alongside teams in incubation and partnership programs to provide customized support, mentorship, and resources to startups and accelerator networks.  
• Collaborate with public authority to support policy advocation, and provide industrial insights to shape regulatory framework.  

Key Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or any related field; a master’s degree or higher is preferred. 
• 8-10 years of experience in life science sector, preferably with international exposures with new innovations projects.  
• In-depth knowledge of global trends in life science sectors. 
• Strong commercial skills and strong market sense and knowledge to identify market opportunities and support the innovation commercialization. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
• Proficient in verbal and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin; additional language would be a plus  

What to do now:

If you are eager to contribute to meaningful advancements in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our client's mission to improve patient outcomes. 

Alternatively, send your latest CV to tiffany.wong@linksinternational.com for confidential chat of your career and know more about the Hong Kong pharmaceutical market!