Lead, Venture Acceleration & Implementation (MedTech Catapult)

A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research agency in Singapore is seeking a strategic leader to head its MedTech venture acceleration initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in the MedTech field, demonstrating a strong track record in commercialisation, fundraising, and managing multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include overseeing project implementation and building partnerships to enhance venture offerings. Candidates should possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, and an understanding of intellectual property related to the MedTech industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in MedTech/life sciences commercialisation or venture acceleration.
• Demonstrated track record in building/scaling ventures and fundraising.
• Strong network across MedTech industry and VC.

Responsibilities

• Lead venture acceleration function for market-ready products.
• Oversee project implementation from onboarding to commercialisation.
• Shape MC’s venture acceleration framework through partnerships.
• Lead licensing negotiations with portfolio companies.
• Identify promising medical innovations for venture creation.

Skills

MedTech value chain understanding

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership experience

IP and contract law knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or higher in Bioengineering, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and venture acceleration function, ensuring successful translation of MC-supported projects into investible, market-ready products and ventures.
• Oversee and drive end-to-end project implementation, from onboarding through to productisation, clinical validation, regulatory approval and commercialisation.
• Shape and execute MC’s venture acceleration framework by i) establishing and deepening partnerships with venture capital, incubators, accelerators and corporates to enhance MC’s venture acceleration offering and ii) strengthening MedTech Catapult’s in‑house capabilities to support commercialisation especially in business plan development and fundraising.
• Lead the licensing and equity negotiations and agreements for MedTech Catapult with portfolio companies, working closely with A*STAR’s technology‑transfer and venture creation groups to see through agreements.
• Identify promising medical technology innovations for venture creation and guide early‑stage projects/companies through the complex development and regulatory landscape.
• Work closely with portfolio companies and internal teams to translate business opportunities into actionable project proposals with clear commercialisation pathways.
• Advise and work with MedTech Catapult’s Steering Committee and Project Evaluation Committee on project selection, go/no‑go decisions and commercialisation pathways.
• Guide and mentor team members, ensuring alignment and effective execution across project due‑diligence and scoping, business development, market access and fundraising.
• Monitor portfolio performance and outcomes, ensuring alignment with MC’s KPIs/TIs and national MedTech sectoral strategy towards successful fundraising, commercialisation and adoption.
• Represent MC externally with partners, investors and industry stakeholders as a national go‑to for MedTech venture acceleration.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher in Bioengineering, Business, or related discipline, with strong understanding of MedTech value chain (devices, LSTs, Dx).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in MedTech/life sciences commercialisation, venture acceleration (incubators/accelerators, or investment).
• Demonstrated track record in building/scaling ventures, fundraising, closing licensing/equity deals, and/or successfully bringing regulated MedTech products to market.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property (IP) and contract law, excellent negotiation and communication skills, experience with IP licensing.
• Strong network across MedTech industry, VC, and clinical ecosystem.
• Leadership experience in managing high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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.

Type of Employment : Full-Time
Minimum Experience : 15 Years
Work Location : Biopolis