Associate IP Strategist

IPOS International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IPOS International seeks an Associate IP Strategist to aid enterprises in managing intangible assets. This role involves engaging with SMEs, delivering consultations on IP management, and collaborating with various stakeholders—an opportunity to drive innovation and support Singapore's strategic goals in intellectual property.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree holder (law, engineering, science preferred).
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong foundation in IP management.

Responsibilities

• Engage partners in the innovation ecosystem for IA/IP management.
• Generate awareness of IA/IP through talks and consultations.
• Collaborate on IA/IP initiatives supporting Singapore IP Strategy 2030.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Oral communication skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master in IP and Innovation Management

Graduate Certificate in IP Law

Job description

Job Title: Associate IP Strategist, IPOS International

IPOS International, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, aims to catalyse industry and enterprise growth by providing IP expertise. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values.We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.

How you can contribute and benefit

Reporting to the Director of the IP Strategy Solutions unit, you will join a team of dynamic IP Strategists with a mix of technical, business and legal expertise to help enterprises grow by empowering them to manage their intangible assets/IP (“IA/IP”) in support of business goals.

During the time with us, you will gain both private and public sector perspectives, and benefit from the diverse skillsets in the team to gain a holistic appreciation of IA/IP management from a business perspective. You will have the opportunity to engage SMEs on a 1-to-1 basis and gain insights into the practical challenges our businesses face. You will also have the chance to network with partners in the innovation ecosystem and understand the support provided to enterprises from a whole-of-government perspective.

Job Responsibilities

As part of the IP Strategy Solutions unit, you will support IA/IP ecosystem building efforts:

• Engage partners in the innovation ecosystem such as government agencies, trade associations, and accelerators, to provide IA/IP management (“IPM”) capability building and support for these partners and their enterprises.
• Engage businesses to generate awareness of IA/IP and demonstrate the value of IPM. This includes:
• delivering relevant talks and company consultations;
• creating enterprise IPM resources such as GoBusiness IP Grow, IPM tools and case studies; and
• providing IA/IP capability building and strategy services to companies.
• Engage public agencies on IA/IP capability building and management, including guided IP policy development and IA/IP stocktakes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and implement IA/IP-related initiatives, in support of Singapore IP Strategy 2030 objectives

Are you the one? Please write to us if you have/are:

• A Bachelor’s degree holder in any field (law, engineering, or science preferred).
• Have a strong foundation in IP. Masters in IP and Innovation Management, or Graduate Certificate in IP Law, will be a bonus.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience. Candidates who have led IP management consultancy projects or have in-house IP management experience will have an advantage.
• Have a keen interest in supporting whole-of-government efforts to enhance the ecosystem of IPM support for enterprises in Singapore.
• Enjoy engaging and supporting innovative SMEs and networking with partners for ecosystem building.
• Energetic self-starter who can work independently and flexibly.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills are a must.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and reasoning skills, and the ability to synthesise information from multiple perspectives.
• Interest in keeping abreast of IP/IA and technology developments.

Candidates with more experience are welcome to apply and may be offered the more senior position.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to [e-mail]