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Industry Development Planner: Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals at IDC
IDC
October 3, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Synopsis
Formulate and support IDC industry development strategies for the pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries (including petrochemical industries), with a focus on local productive capacity, competitiveness and sustainable industrial development
Identify and unlock opportunities across pharmaceuticals and chemicals value chains, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients, petrochemicals, biofuels, medicinal chemicals, medical technologies, basic and specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, plastics, rubber and recycling
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with government, regulators, industry associations, research institutions, manufacturers, investors and relevant IDC business units.
Position the IDC as a thought leader by identifying market opportunities, policy and regulatory levers, localisation priorities, technology shifts and cross-sector linkages to enable development of the ecosystems
Work with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Research and Information to inform industry priorities and investment opportunities that support resilient, inclusive and sustainable value chains
Develop new plans and position papers aligned to IDC sustainable industrialisation pathways.
Define implementation plans for immediate, emerging and longer-term pharmaceuticals and chemicals, petrochemicals and biofuels development priorities working with stakeholders leveraging on existing industry plans.
Collaborate across SBUs and teams to influence thinking and support delivery of pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry development plans
Job Description
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Internal / Operational Processes
Lead the formulation of pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry roadmaps, identifying short-, medium- and long-term priorities across relevant value chains and subsectors
Develop implementation plans with SBUs and project teams to support localisation, import replacement, export growth, technology upgrading, sustainability and investment pipeline development
Compile analytical frameworks covering demand trends, market structure, production capabilities, trade flows, regulatory requirements, technology shifts, competitiveness constraints and investment opportunities
Provide industry insights to SBU Heads and Project Heads to influence short- to medium-term industry development strategies and support strategic project origination
Monitor actual versus anticipated development trajectories and recommend corrective measures, including revisions to strategies, focus areas and action plans
Lead or participate in industry development steering committees, forums, task teams and stakeholder platforms to inform sector initiatives and support implementation
Engage Operations, Support Units and external stakeholders to execute, update and refine pharmaceuticals and chemicals development strategies
Identify and manage regulatory, market, supply chain, environmental, technology and implementation risks
Guide Client Support and Growth teams and SBUs to align investee company activities with broader industry development goals
Participate in ad hoc strategic interventions to address urgent challenges or opportunities in pharmaceuticals, chemicals and related value chains
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
Engage relevant industry and government stakeholders and represent the IDC in internal and external forums to:
influence forum goals, objectives, activities and initiatives in support of IDC industry development goals
learn from industry stakeholders and participating parties
support a conducive environment for industry and subsector growth
Clearly communicate industry strategies within the IDC and to external stakeholders, including through articles, conferences and social media
Ensure service excellence
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
Contribute to organisational knowledge and capability in pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries
Coach and mentor peers
Keep abreast of industry developments through conferences, sector forums, literature reviews and internal IDC engagement
Lead and participate in team and cross-functional knowledge sharing
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS (Formal qualifications)
Relevant postgraduate qualification in economics, industrial policy, engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, business, development finance or a related field
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
8-10 years' industry experience, including strategy development and implementation across pharmaceuticals and chemicals, or closely related manufacturing industries
Strong understanding of pharmaceuticals and chemicals value chains, including inputs, manufacturing capabilities, technology requirements, regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, trade patterns, sustainability requirements and localisation opportunities
Sound knowledge of global and regional value chains, industrial competitiveness, policy instruments, standards and future technologies relevant to both industries
Balanced expertise across both of the following would be an added advantage:
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal chemicals, vaccines, biotechnology, medical technologies or health-related manufacturing
Basic chemicals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals including biofuels, green chemicals, plastics, rubber, recycling, industrial minerals or related chemicals value chains
Good networks across industry, government, regulators, research institutions, industry associations, manufacturers and investors
Experience in coaching and mentoring team members
Roles and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry development
Value chain analysis and opportunity identification
Implementation planning and execution
Micro- and macro-economic thinking
Strategic and forward-looking thinking
Policy, regulatory and stakeholder analysis
Stakeholder management and partnership development
Innovation and problem solving
Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Presentation and communication skills
Negotiation skills
Relationship building and networking skills
Persuading and influencing skills
Coaching and mentoring
Leading and co-ordinating
Ability to work effectively within teams
Posting End Date
09 Oct 2026
Formulate and support IDC industry development strategies for the pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries (including petrochemical industries), with a focus on local productive capacity, competitiveness and sustainable industrial development
Identify and unlock opportunities across pharmaceuticals and chemicals value chains, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients, petrochemicals, biofuels, medicinal chemicals, medical technologies, basic and specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, plastics, rubber and recycling
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with government, regulators, industry associations, research institutions, manufacturers, investors and relevant IDC business units.
Position the IDC as a thought leader by identifying market opportunities, policy and regulatory levers, localisation priorities, technology shifts and cross-sector linkages to enable development of the ecosystems
Work with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Research and Information to inform industry priorities and investment opportunities that support resilient, inclusive and sustainable value chains
Develop new plans and position papers aligned to IDC sustainable industrialisation pathways.
Define implementation plans for immediate, emerging and longer-term pharmaceuticals and chemicals, petrochemicals and biofuels development priorities working with stakeholders leveraging on existing industry plans.
Collaborate across SBUs and teams to influence thinking and support delivery of pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry development plans
Job Description
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Internal / Operational Processes
Lead the formulation of pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry roadmaps, identifying short-, medium- and long-term priorities across relevant value chains and subsectors
Develop implementation plans with SBUs and project teams to support localisation, import replacement, export growth, technology upgrading, sustainability and investment pipeline development
Compile analytical frameworks covering demand trends, market structure, production capabilities, trade flows, regulatory requirements, technology shifts, competitiveness constraints and investment opportunities
Provide industry insights to SBU Heads and Project Heads to influence short- to medium-term industry development strategies and support strategic project origination
Monitor actual versus anticipated development trajectories and recommend corrective measures, including revisions to strategies, focus areas and action plans
Lead or participate in industry development steering committees, forums, task teams and stakeholder platforms to inform sector initiatives and support implementation
Engage Operations, Support Units and external stakeholders to execute, update and refine pharmaceuticals and chemicals development strategies
Identify and manage regulatory, market, supply chain, environmental, technology and implementation risks
Guide Client Support and Growth teams and SBUs to align investee company activities with broader industry development goals
Participate in ad hoc strategic interventions to address urgent challenges or opportunities in pharmaceuticals, chemicals and related value chains
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
Engage relevant industry and government stakeholders and represent the IDC in internal and external forums to:
influence forum goals, objectives, activities and initiatives in support of IDC industry development goals
learn from industry stakeholders and participating parties
support a conducive environment for industry and subsector growth
Clearly communicate industry strategies within the IDC and to external stakeholders, including through articles, conferences and social media
Ensure service excellence
Learning, Leadership & People Growth
Contribute to organisational knowledge and capability in pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries
Coach and mentor peers
Keep abreast of industry developments through conferences, sector forums, literature reviews and internal IDC engagement
Lead and participate in team and cross-functional knowledge sharing
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS (Formal qualifications)
Relevant postgraduate qualification in economics, industrial policy, engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, business, development finance or a related field
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
8-10 years' industry experience, including strategy development and implementation across pharmaceuticals and chemicals, or closely related manufacturing industries
Strong understanding of pharmaceuticals and chemicals value chains, including inputs, manufacturing capabilities, technology requirements, regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, trade patterns, sustainability requirements and localisation opportunities
Sound knowledge of global and regional value chains, industrial competitiveness, policy instruments, standards and future technologies relevant to both industries
Balanced expertise across both of the following would be an added advantage:
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal chemicals, vaccines, biotechnology, medical technologies or health-related manufacturing
Basic chemicals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals including biofuels, green chemicals, plastics, rubber, recycling, industrial minerals or related chemicals value chains
Good networks across industry, government, regulators, research institutions, industry associations, manufacturers and investors
Experience in coaching and mentoring team members
Roles and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry development
Value chain analysis and opportunity identification
Implementation planning and execution
Micro- and macro-economic thinking
Strategic and forward-looking thinking
Policy, regulatory and stakeholder analysis
Stakeholder management and partnership development
Innovation and problem solving
Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Presentation and communication skills
Negotiation skills
Relationship building and networking skills
Persuading and influencing skills
Coaching and mentoring
Leading and co-ordinating
Ability to work effectively within teams
Posting End Date
09 Oct 2026