Principal, IP Transactions (US)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; In loco; SGD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks a Principal, IP Transactions to lead structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex IP licensing and technology transfer deals. You will work with inventors, industry partners, and legal teams to translate opportunities into executable agreements.

The role requires deep experience in licensing economics, deal structuring, and rigorous risk assessment, with a track record of balancing fair market value, stewardship of public-sector assets, and

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience structuring, negotiating, and executing intellectual property, technology licensing, strategic partnerships, or other transaction-oriented agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate business plans, commercialisation opportunities, and translate assessments into transaction structures and terms.
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment.

Mansioni

• Assess licensing pathways and determine transaction structures, economic terms, and performance obligations.
• Develop transaction positions balancing fair market value, stewardship obligations, and institutional interests.
• Structure and negotiate term sheets, definitive agreements, and ancillary IP licensing agreements with counsel as needed.
• Exercise objective judgment when evaluating opportunities and advising on transaction positions.
• Support governance, approval, and execution processes for complex transactions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to inventors, founders, and institutional leadership on IP transaction matters.
• Contribute to improvement of transaction frameworks, templates, and licensing practices.
• Provide guidance and leadership to transaction professionals and help develop capabilities and standards across the organisation.

Conoscenze

IP transactions

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

About Us

NUSX is where NUS talent, research, and ideas meet the people, pathways, and resources that can take them further. That includes founder development, research translation, venture creation, industry partnerships, and access to capital and global networks. Across NUSX, our programs and people bring different capabilities to a shared ambition: helping more NUS talent, research, and ideas create real-world impact at scale.

As our innovation ecosystem continues to grow in scale, complexity, and ambition, we are building a team of experienced commercialisation professionals capable of structuring and negotiating transactions that balance commercialisation success, fair market value, and long-term stewardship of public-sector innovation assets.

The Role

The Principal, IP Transactions leads the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex, customised, and strategically significant commercialisation transactions involving university intellectual property.

Working closely with inventors, founders, investors, industry partners, licensees, and commercialisation teams, this role develops transaction positions, negotiates key terms, and translates commercialisation opportunities into executable agreements.

Success requires strong commercial judgment, transaction experience, and the ability to objectively balance commercialisation objectives, fair market value, and stewardship obligations.

What You'll Do

• Assess commercialisation opportunities, business plans, and proposed licensing pathways to determine appropriate transaction structures, economic terms, and performance obligations.
• Develop transaction positions that appropriately balance commercial realities, fair market value principles, stewardship obligations, and long-term institutional interests.
• Structure and negotiate term sheets, definitive agreements, and ancillary commercialisation agreements, including licenses, options, assignments, technology transfer agreements, and other transactions involving university intellectual property, working with counsel where specialised legal expertise is required.
• Exercise sound and objective judgment when evaluating opportunities, negotiating transactions, and recommending transaction positions.
• Support governance, approval, and execution processes for complex transactions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to inventors, founders, commercialisation teams, and institutional leadership on IP transaction-related matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of transaction frameworks, templates, negotiation playbooks, and IP licensing practices.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical leadership to transaction professionals and contribute to the development of transaction capabilities, standards, and best practices across the organisation.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience structuring, negotiating, and executing intellectual property, technology licensing, strategic partnership, corporate development, venture, or other transaction-oriented agreements.
• Significant experience negotiating intellectual property licensing transactions in either:
  • Life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or medical technologies; or
  • Semiconductors, electronics, computing, software, artificial intelligence, communications, advanced manufacturing, or other deep-technology sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate business plans, commercialisation opportunities, execution risk, and value creation potential, and translate those assessments into appropriate transaction structures and commercial terms.
• Strong understanding of licensing economics, valuation principles, incentive alignment, and performance-based transaction structures.
• Sufficient legal and contractual sophistication to develop term sheets, work directly within agreement templates, and translate negotiated business terms into executable agreements.
• Excellent communication skills and a reputation for sound judgment, objectivity, and professionalism.

Bonus Points For

• Experience structuring, negotiating, and executing cross-border or multi-jurisdictional transactions involving intellectual property, technology, research collaborations, strategic partnerships, or commercialisation activities.
• Experience working with venture-backed companies, founder-led businesses, institutional investors, or strategic corporate partners.
• Familiarity with university technology transfer, research commercialisation, public-sector innovation, or other stewardship-oriented environments.

Why Join NUSX

This is a rare chance to shape the future of innovation in Asia — from Singapore, with global reach. You'll sit at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and capital, with the freedom to take big swings and the platform to land them.

Ready to Build the Future?