Lead, Venture Acceleration & Implementation (MedTech Catapult)

A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A national research agency in Singapore is seeking a qualified professional to lead venture acceleration efforts. This role requires at least 15 years of experience in MedTech commercialisation and a strong understanding of the MedTech value chain. The ideal candidate will oversee project implementation and drive partnerships with various stakeholders. Applicants should have a master's degree and proven leadership capabilities in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in MedTech/life sciences commercialisation.
• Demonstrated track record in building/scaling ventures.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property (IP) and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of venture acceleration function.
• Oversee project implementation from onboarding to commercialisation.
• Shape MC's venture acceleration framework with industry partnerships.

Skills

Venture acceleration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

MedTech industry knowledge

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 guiding 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 i.e. 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