Snr/Asst Director, Tech-Biz (BTI)

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research in Singapore is looking for a Tech-Business Officer to drive commercial solutions through research collaborations and licensing. This role involves engaging with industry partners, protecting intellectual property, and developing key accounts.

The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience, preferably in the PharmBioindustry, and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the R&D landscape in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in PharmBioindustry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute R&D partnership strategies.
• Support development and protection of intellectual property.
• Engage with industry and develop key accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Requisition ID: 1518

Posting Start Date: 10/04/2026

Job Description

The Tech-Business Officer is responsible for supporting A*STAR as the Strategic Innovation Engine of Singapore by translating our intellectual properties to commercial solutions through industry research collaborations, licensing and spin-off efforts to drive economic and social outcomes for Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Leverage strong domain and industry knowledge to understand companies’ aspirations and challenges and thereby design and execute differentiated strategies to foster R&D partnerships and drive commercialization strategies.
• Work closely with relevant industry partners to adopt technology portfolios and research capabilities through licensing, collaboration and facilitating creation ofspinoff companies.
• Leverage an ecosystem of industry partners, start-ups, academia, public agencies and industry associations to fuel the growth of the R&D and industry landscape in Singapore.
• Manage and support the development and protection of intellectual property. Establish business strategies and identify potential markets when assessing competitive technologies to be commercialized.
• Work with BTI"s scientists and I&E to build and strengthen technology assets and IP portfolio for commercial proliferation in the biomanufacturing sector.
• To engage with industry and develop key accounts whilst generating licensing pipeline to successfully tech transfer A*STAR’s technologies.
• Work closely with colleagues within Innovation & Enterprise Division e.g. Intellectual Property Management, Venture Creation and across A*STAR to achieve impactful outcomes
• Assist junior team members on account management and research collaboration/ licensing deals structuring, monitoring and costing.
• Strong in contractual terms and apply them during negotiations with industry collaborations and internal stakeholders.
• Lead industry collaboration discussions during meetings.
• Anchor success stories narratives.

Job Requirements

• 8-10 years of relevant working experience, preferably with a background in PharmBioindustry.
• Good interpersonal skills to engage and partner diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good listener with keen eye for industry’s needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to think ahead to plan and execute with team.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.