Assistant Director (Policy & Programmes), PDPVP

Intellectual Property Office of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national intellectual property office in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director to shape one of the world's top-ranked IP regimes. You will lead evidence-based policy formulation and develop recommendations to enhance Singapore's IP ecosystem. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience in policy analysis and implementation.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based policy formulation through research, analysis and stakeholder consultation.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen Singapore’s IP ecosystem.
• Shape and implement Singapore IP Strategy 2030 initiatives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research capabilities

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Great ideas do not discriminate, and anyone can have them. Given the right protection and support, a great idea can become a power brand, a transformative technology, an innovative process, or design, or even a song or story that moves one’s soul.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore works with creators, innovators and innovative companies to catalise the ideas of today and transform ideas into the assets of tomorrow. We leverage our deep technical, legal and business expertise to help innovative enterprises grow using their intangible assets, including IP.

The Registries of Patents, Designs and Plant Varieties (PDPVP) supports IPOS’ vision by building and maintaining a top-ranked IP regime in the world.

About the Role

As an Assistant Director in the Registries of Patents, Designs and Plant Varieties, you'll be instrumental in shaping one of the world's top-ranked IP regimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based policy formulation through research, analysis and stakeholder consultation
• Develop recommendations to strengthen Singapore’s IP ecosystem
• Shape and implement Singapore IP Strategy 2030 initiatives
• Lead policy rollout through legislative amendments, operational implementation and stakeholder engagement
• Monitor policy effectiveness and outcomes
• Monitor international IP developments to assess impact on Singapore
• Advance Singapore’s interests at ASEAN and World IP Organization meetings

Write to us if you have/are:

• At least 5 years of work experience, ideally in policy analysis and implementation
• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and innovative mindset
• Good team player who is also able to work independently
• Background in intellectual property, especially in the area of Patents and Designs, will be advantageous