Strategic Tech Partnerships & Licensing Lead

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR seeks a Tech-Business Officer to translate intellectual property into commercial solutions through industry collaborations, licensing and spin-offs, driving economic and social outcomes for Singapore. The role engages industry partners, builds IP portfolios, negotiates deals, and leads technology transfer across the Innovation & Enterprise Division.

With 8–10 years in PharmBioindustry or related fields, the candidate should excel in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, contract

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in PharmBioindustry.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate IP to commercial solutions via industry collaborations and licensing.
• Foster R&D partnerships and drive commercialization strategies.
• Engage with industry partners to adopt technology portfolios and capabilities.
• Develop IP assets portfolios and commercial strategies for technology transfer.
• Lead industry discussions, negotiations, and deal structuring.
• Anchor success stories and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Contract negotiations

IP management

Business development

Job description

A*STAR seeks a Tech-Business Officer to translate intellectual property into commercial solutions through industry collaborations, licensing and spin-offs, driving economic and social outcomes for Singapore. The role engages industry partners, builds IP portfolios, negotiates deals, and leads technology transfer across the Innovation & Enterprise Division.

With 8–10 years in PharmBioindustry or related fields, the candidate should excel in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, contract