Manager, SingHealth Intellectual Property Office

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Singapore seeks a Manager for the SingHealth Intellectual Property Office. This role focuses on commercializing new healthcare technologies, managing patents and trademarks, and fostering industry partnerships. Candidates with a strong background in biotechnology or biomedical engineering and significant experience in intellectual property are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property protection and law is essential.
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the commercialization of healthcare-related technologies.
• Manage a portfolio of patent and trademark applications.
• Work with SingHealth clinical research community to identify market potentials.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology or biomedical engineering

PhD in relevant fields

Job description

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:

• 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.
• Working knowledge of Intellectual Property protection and Intellectual Property rights law. Familiarity with contract and corporate law will be preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and assertively influence key stakeholders, and build and support business relationships and partnerships.
• 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.