Senior Manager, Tech Commercialization & Partnerships

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SERI, through its Technology Development & Commercialization (TD&C) Office, seeks a Senior Manager / Assistant Director to drive strategic partnerships and commercialization programs. You will collaborate with researchers, industry partners, investors and government agencies to translate research into patient benefits, oversee governance, COI, and contract reviews, and manage portfolio progress.

This role requires 8+ years in tech transfer, business development, venture creation or related

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Healthcare Innovation, Business Administration, Technology Management, Law, or related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, or technology management is advantageous.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in technology commercialization, business development, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with industry, healthcare institutions, technology firms, and government agencies.
• Drive business development to establish new collaborative programmes and initiatives.
• Develop business cases and partnership proposals aligned with SERI priorities.
• Engage partners to co-develop translational research, innovation, and commercialization programmes.
• Support governance by COI management and contract reviews.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Healthcare Innovation, Business Administration, Technology Management, Law, or related discipline

MBA or related postgraduate qualification in innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, or technology management

Job description

SERI, through its Technology Development & Commercialization (TD&C) Office, seeks a Senior Manager / Assistant Director to drive strategic partnerships and commercialization programs. You will collaborate with researchers, industry partners, investors and government agencies to translate research into patient benefits, oversee governance, COI, and contract reviews, and manage portfolio progress.

This role requires 8+ years in tech transfer, business development, venture creation or related