Manager, IP Management

SUTD (Singapore University of Technology & Design); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

SUTD in Singapore is seeking a senior IP strategist to join the Innovation & Enterprise Office (Ventures).

You will shape IP strategy, manage the IP portfolio, and lead licensing discussions with spinoffs and partners, collaborating closely with venture-building colleagues in a lean team environment. The role is contract-based and requires deep tech domain familiarity and a strong track record in tech commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• 15 years or more of IP management experience.
• Proven track record in licensing and enabling tech commercialization.
• Strong stakeholder management with inventors and industry partners.
• Familiarity with deep tech domains.
• Experience working in lean teams and driving changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align IP strategy with SUTD strategic outcomes.
• Manage the IP portfolio and monitor commercialization pipeline.
• Lead licensing discussions with spinoffs and venture partners.
• Coordinate TD submissions and assess commercial potential of inventions.

Skills

IP management

Licensing

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Lean team experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

(This role is hired on contract basis.)

About The Role

The Innovation & Enterprise Office (Ventures) advances SUTD’s efforts in translating innovations, creative work and tech into real-world impact. This role plays a critical role in partnering SUTD inventors in managing and translating their technology and innovations. He/she will also work closely with venture partner colleagues in the I&E team in licensing discussions and supporting spinoffs.

What You Will Do

1.IP Strategy

• Align IP strategy with broader SUTD strategic outcomes.
• Lead the design and review of IP related policies, commercialisation frameworks, and tech licensing best practices.
• Manage the university’s IP portfolio with a view to leverage and commercialise higher-potential technologies.
• Monitor the IP commercialisation pipeline and manage the dashboard to track key success metrics.

2.IP Portfolio Management

• Coordinate the submission of Technology Disclosures (TDs) by SUTD inventors which includes conducting preliminary assessments of the TDs and facilitating internal reviews to arrive at patenting decisions.
• Assess disclosed inventions and applied research outputs for commercial potential, market relevance, and scalability.
• Set up and maintain dashboards to track the IP lifecycle from the point of disclosure to commercialisation.
• Manage the patenting process by working closely with patent attorneys and firms in IP protection and prosecution activities and managing the budgets associated with these activities.
• Recommend which technologies to prioritise, pause or stop based on commercial readiness and market demand.

3.IP Commercialisation and Licensing

• Advise inventors on IP strategies to facilitate commercialisation together with venture building colleagues.
• Lead licensing discussions with spinoffs together with venture building colleagues.
• Act as main point of contact for portfolio of licensee companies ensuring regular engagement and updates with a clear understanding of each licensee’s milestones and requirements.
• Manage and grow the licensee portfolio.

4.Other Strategic and Ad-Hoc Initiatives and Projects undertaken by the Office

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• 15 years or more of experience in IP management and proven track record in licensing and enabling tech commercialization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into clear market and commercial narratives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with inventors and industry partners
• Familiarity with deep tech domains.
• Experience working in lean teams and driving changes.