R&D Manager (Patent)

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced R&D leader in Singapore to drive innovation and manage a high-performing team. The role involves defining and executing the R&D roadmap, overseeing agile execution, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D leadership, preferably in robotics or computer vision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in R&D or engineering leadership, preferably in robotics or computer vision.
• Familiarity with patent filing, vendor management, and compliance standards.
• Experience scaling R&D prototypes to production.

Responsibilities

• Drive IP strategy and embed innovation into workflows.
• Define and execute R&D roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional innovation across engineering and design.
• Architect scalable tech platforms and guide software development.
• Build and mentor a high-performing, innovative R&D team.
• Translate PoCs into production-ready, compliant products.
• Manage vendors, partnerships, and technical integrations.
• Oversee agile R&D execution, metrics, and roadmap governance.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation in engineering

Technical integrations

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client focuses on developing robotics platform using AI.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive IP strategy and embed innovation into workflows


• Define and execute R&D roadmap aligned with business goals


• Lead cross-functional innovation across engineering and design


• Architect scalable tech platforms and guide software development


• Build and mentor a high-performing, innovative R&D team


• Translate PoCs into production-ready, compliant products


• Manage vendors, partnerships, and technical integrations


• Oversee agile R&D execution, metrics, and roadmap governance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Engineering or related field


• Min 5 years in R&D or engineering leadership (robotics/computer vision a plus)


• Familiar with patent filing, vendor management, and compliance standards


• Experience scaling R&D prototypes to production


• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills


• Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability in fast-paced environments

Working Location: Singapore

Syahirah Binte Ahmad Ja'afar (R22105331)

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd. (90C3026)

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