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Director, Mainland Affairs

Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (“HSITP”, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, is engaged in the planning, building, management, operation and maintenance of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park at the Lok Ma Chau Loop (“the Loop”).
 
With a site area of 87 hectares, the Loop will be a hub for vigorous technology R&D and collaboration among top-notch international R&D institutions, technology enterprises and talent. The Loop will provide necessary infrastructure, facilities and service support for the innovation and technology (I&T) community; with associated higher education, cultural and creative and other complementary facilities.

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Responsibilities:

1. Cross-Boundary Institutional Connection

  • Drive synergies between Hetao Hong Kong Park (HSITP) and Hetao ShenZhen Park to maximize the competitive advantages of One Zone, Two Parks
  • Drive collaboration initiatives between HSITP with Mainland authorities and industry players, including but not limited to I&T parks, municipal/provincial governments, central agencies, state-owned or private enterprises, to deliver results
  • Propose, negotiate, and implement initiatives for materializing the exclusive policy advantages of ‘4-flows’ to be implemented in Hetao (e.g., streamlined movement of talent, equipment, samples, and data)

 

2. Strategic Liaison & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary executive point of contact for Mainland government bodies, including the Shenzhen Park management, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area offices, and relevant ministries (e.g., MOST, NDRC)
  • Build and maintain high-level trust with state-owned enterprises, research institutes, and innovation clusters in the mainland
  • Coordinate with HSITP’s internal teams (legal, operations, Ecosystem, HR, Project Development) to ensure alignment with Mainland policies

 

3. Policy & Regulatory Navigation

  • Monitor and interpret national, provincial, and Shenzhen-specific I&T policies, including but not limited to policies for cross-boundary data flow, IP protection, and taxation
  • Advise CEO and the Board on strategic risks and opportunities arising from Mainland regulatory changes

 

4. Operational & Project Management

  • Oversee assigned projects among HSITP and mainland stakeholders
  • Facilitate rapid resolution of cross-border operational issues
  • Develop standardized protocols for cross-boundary collaboration

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • Minimum 12-15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role involving mainland affairs, with solid cross-boundary (Mainland-Hong Kong) collaboration experience
  • Proven track record in result delivery of institutional co-operations, ideally within I&T, economic zones, or infrastructure projects
  • Deep understanding of Greater Bay Area policies, Shenzhen’s innovation ecosystem, and national technology strategies
  • Ability to strong grasp legal, fiscal, and administrative differences between Hong Kong and the Mainland, and practical experience in bridging them
  • Proven leadership capabilities with experience in aligning divergent interests across multiple government and corporate entities
  • Strong track record of engaging Mainland officials at bureau level or above, and senior executives in private enterprises
  • Candidates with work experience in government or statutory bodies is a plus
  • Native in Putonghua, fluent English; Able to speak Cantonese is a plus
  • Frequent Travel or Permanent Work in Lok Ma Chau Office is required (Shuttle bus service & MTR concession scheme is available)

Company Benefits:

  • Competitive annual leave entitlement
  • MPF Top-up benefit
  • Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
  • Dental & Life insurance
  • Training sponsorship
  • Professional membership fee reimbursement

 

Personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only. All personal data collected will be used strictly in accordance with employer’s personal data policies, you can access the Personal Information Collection Statement at https://www.hsitp.org/en/career/page/1
Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks after application deadline may consider their applications unsuccessful. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years.

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