Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) Hiring! Full Time Lead - Ecosystem Development in Selangor - Ricebowl

We’re Hiring: Lead – Ecosystem Development

Location: UPM–MTDC, Serdang

Division: Technology Ecosystem Development Business Division

Reporting To: Executive Vice President, TEDBD

Are you passionate about building ecosystems, driving platform-based growth, and transforming how innovation reaches the market? Join Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) as a Lead – Ecosystem Development and play a strategic role in activating and scaling MTDC’s ecosystem platform to support technology-based enterprise growth in Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ecosystem Strategy & Platform Positioning

• Define and refine MTDC SPHERE as the national ecosystem and operating platform for enterprise growth.
• Translate SPHERE into a clear operating model, user journey, and stakeholder value proposition.
• Develop ecosystem activation roadmaps aligned with TEDBD strategic direction.
• Enhance platform design, service architecture, and ecosystem structure based on insights and feedback.
• Ensure alignment between SPHERE (ecosystem execution layer) and EDGE (diagnostic engine).

2. Ecosystem Partner Activation & 5C Pathways

• Develop activation models across the 5C framework: Capital, Capability, Consultancy, Certification, and Connection.
• Convert onboarded partners into usable pathways, referral routes, and intervention mechanisms.
• Identify ecosystem gaps and recommend partnership priorities.
• Strengthen partner utilisation and activation effectiveness.
• Monitor partner performance and contribution to company outcomes.

3. Company Journey Orchestration

• Design structured company journey pathways across ecosystem interventions.
• Route companies into appropriate 5C pathways based on readiness and growth stage.
• Reduce fragmentation by improving visibility and sequencing of interventions.
• Coordinate partner-led and MTDC-led activation initiatives.
• Ensure companies receive relevant, stage-based support across their growth journey.

4. Integration with EDGE & TEDBD Functions

• Translate EDGE diagnostic outputs into ecosystem interventions and pathways.
• Coordinate across BDD, BASD, MAD, IED, TAD, IBD, and other TEDBD functions.
• Establish clear hand-offs between partner origination (BDD) and ecosystem activation roles.
• Strengthen governance rhythms linking diagnostics, execution, and reporting.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment of all programmes into one ecosystem model.

5. Programme Activation & Market Access

• Design ecosystem activation initiatives such as clinics, founder engagements, and growth campaigns.
• Enable company access to funding, capability, advisory, validation, and market opportunities.
• Drive conversion of ecosystem activities into pipeline and scale-up outcomes.
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration to improve programme effectiveness.
• Enhance ecosystem relevance and sustainability.

6. Platform Engagement & Performance Tracking

• Oversee ecosystem data visibility across partners, companies, and pathways.
• Develop dashboards tracking activation, engagement, and outcomes.
• Ensure SPHERE operates as a single source of truth for ecosystem data.
• Support IT/Digital teams in platform enhancement (CRM, community, engagement tools).
• Provide regular management reporting on ecosystem performance.

7. Stakeholder Management & Institutional Positioning

• Act as a senior focal point for ecosystem stakeholders (ministries, agencies, corporates, universities, investors).
• Represent SPHERE in strategic meetings, forums, and ecosystem engagements.
• Develop institutional narratives and partner propositions.
• Support ecosystem communications, launches, and impact storytelling.
• Strengthen MTDC’s positioning as a national ecosystem architect.

8. Governance, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Establish ecosystem governance models, activation protocols, and partner review mechanisms.
• Ensure traceability, documentation, and compliance across ecosystem activities.
• Develop playbooks, operating models, and best practices.
• Continuously improve ecosystem delivery efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure disciplined scaling of SPHERE without loss of coherence.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Entrepreneurship, or related field (Master’s is an advantage).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in ecosystem development, partnerships, innovation, commercialisation, or public-private programmes.
• Strong experience in ecosystem building, platform activation, or multi-stakeholder programme orchestration.
• Proven ability in strategic partnerships, market access, and business growth models.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working across government, industry, academia, and innovation ecosystems.
• Strong analytical and performance-driven mindset with ability to manage ecosystem data and outcomes.

Why MTDC?

At MTDC, we build and connect innovation ecosystems that enable Malaysian technology companies to grow, scale, and compete globally. You will be at the centre of ecosystem design and activation, shaping how national innovation pathways are delivered.

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