Manager, SingHealth Intellectual Property Office

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager for its Intellectual Property Office. This role focuses on the commercialisation of innovative healthcare technologies developed within a leading academic medical centre. You will collaborate with clinical researchers to identify and protect valuable intellectual property while managing a diverse portfolio of patents and trademarks. Your expertise in negotiation and stakeholder management will be crucial in fostering partnerships and driving the success of healthcare innovations. Join this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector and contribute to groundbreaking advancements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in biotechnology or biomedical engineering.
• Preferred qualifications include a PhD and professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercialisation of healthcare technologies.
• Negotiate contracts and manage patent and trademark applications.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Intellectual Property Law

Contract Law

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology

PhD in Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering

Professional Certification in Intellectual Property

Job description

Manager, SingHealth Intellectual Property Office

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 10 Apr 2025

The SingHealth Intellectual Property Office is seeking a Manager to focus on the commercialisation of new healthcare-related technologies developed under the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre. You will work with the SingHealth clinical research community to identify and commercialise intellectual property arising from a diverse range of healthcare fields. You will also be involved in the management of a growing portfolio of patent and trademark applications and in promoting the awareness and benefits of healthcare innovation development.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or a relevant scientific/engineering field with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Candidates with a PhD in these fields and/or a Professional Certification in intellectual property or technology transfer will be preferred.
2. Working knowledge of Intellectual Property protection and Intellectual Property rights law. Familiarity with contract and corporate law will be preferred.
3. Ability to work effectively and assertively influence key stakeholders, and build and support business relationships and partnerships.
4. Track record of successfully negotiating commercial contracts with industry partners, particularly related to the licensing of technologies and/or new enterprise development.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.