Job Description: To develop a functional business development management operating model and framework in a broadly defined business functional strategy; enabling horizontal implementation and adoption. Job Responsibilities: Manages and facilitates negotiations related to innovation initiatives and partnerships (strategic partnerships, product innovation. Open innovation, mergers, acquisition, partnerships, collaboration contract negotiations Establish and maintain professional relationships through networking with industry leaders, regulators and policy makers as well as business partners that are key in the development of new ventures Champion and manage business bulk acquisition strategic plan in line with Business unit strategy and understand customer needs in order to propose offerings fit for the market by analysing relevant supply/demand industry trends and/patterns Job Requirements: Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)