Deputy Director, Venture Acceleration & Implementation

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Director to drive the execution of MedTech projects, focusing on productisation and commercialization within a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence, engaging stakeholders for successful spinoff creation, and supporting venture acceleration programs. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Bioengineering or Business, have over 10 years of experience in MedTech commercialization, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing Singapore’s MedTech landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in MedTech/life sciences commercialisation, incubators/accelerators, or investment roles.
• Strong understanding of medical device development cycles and regulatory pathways.
• Familiarity with venture financing models and experience in licensing/equity negotiations or tech transfer preferred.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property (IP) and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for pipeline projects/companies.
• Engage early-stage pipeline and stakeholders for spinoff creation.
• Drive implementation and advancement of projects towards market readiness.
• Support venture acceleration programme including investor engagement.
• Develop a talent network to identify suitable founders for new ventures.

Skills

Negotiation

Licensing

Due Diligence

Technology Transfer

Fundraising

Market Analysis

Market Access

Strategy

Intellectual Property

IP

Portfolio Management

Contract Law

Venture Financing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Bioengineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

MedTech Catapult is a national initiative to accelerate the productisation and commercialisation of high-value MedTech products and to strengthen Singapore’s MedTech innovation ecosystem. The Deputy Director (DD) will play a central role in driving the execution of MedTech Catapult projects, working closely with industry, clinical, and investor partners. Reporting to the Lead, Implementation & Venture Acceleration, the DD will drive (i) execution of MC-supported projects through productisation and market readiness, (ii) venture acceleration of high-potential startups in collaboration with venture capitals and partners, and (iii) support the technology transfer, industry engagements and associated licensing and equity negotiations with MedTech Catapult’s portfolio companies.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for pipeline projects/companies including but not limited to IP, competitive and market analysis of the target technologies/products.
• Engage early-stage pipeline and internal/external stakeholders to enable successful spinoff creation-related activities
• Work closely with companies and internal teams to translate business opportunities into actionable project proposals/plans with clear commercialisation pathways.
• Drive implementation and advancement of MC projects towards market readiness, especially in business plan development, market access understanding and fundraising, ensuring timely delivery of technical, regulatory, and commercial milestones.
• Support venture acceleration programme and activities, including investor engagement, structuring of licensing/equity deals, and partnership development.
• Contribute to refining MC’s venture acceleration strategy towards successful venture building outcomes.
• Support portfolio management, monitoring and providing regular updates for internal and management review.
• Develop a talent network to identify suitable founders/members for new/early-stage ventures

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Bioengineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in MedTech/life sciences commercialisation, incubators/accelerators, venture-building, or investment roles.
• Strong understanding of medical device development cycles and regulatory pathways.
• Familiarity with venture financing models and experience in licensing/equity negotiations or tech transfer preferred.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property (IP) and contract law, excellent negotiation and communication skills, experience with IP licensing.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up like environment.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Negotiation
• Licensing
• Due Diligence
• Technology Transfer
• Fundraising
• Market Analysis
• Market Access
• Strategy
• Intellectual Property
• IP
• Portfolio Management
• Contract Law
• Venture Financing
• Communication Skills