Job No: 2967 |
Advertised on: 2025-01-21 |
CIC: Jaclyn Tan |
Reg. No: R1104237
Job Location(s): East (eg: Kallang, Tampines, Changi)
J OB DESCRIPTION
Our client is actively searching for a Deputy Director, TTO IP Adoption and Commericalisation to join their team!
If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!
The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) division facilitates research collaboration agreements with partners and manages the adoption of research outputs by identifying, protecting, and licensing project IP to the industry.
The candidate will report to Director, Technology Transfer Office (TTO) Division. He/she is responsible for managing Technology Transfer for the university, namely, managing the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio arising from research output. The job scope includes drafting and negotiation of research and licensing agreements, educating and creating awareness of intellectual property to academic staff, protecting and valuing the IP, structuring and negotiating IP licensing deals, conduct market landscape analysis as well as managing IP database and analysis.
The responsibilities of this role are:
Regularly review IP policy to align with university’s evolving development.
Manage and support the disclosure, protection, and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP), including assessing commercial potential, recommending IP protection measures, negotiating licenses, and reporting on the societal and economic impact of the IP.
Explore ways to maximize industry adoption of the university’s IP assets arising from research and innovation outputs.
Enhance operational efficiency of research collaboration and licensing processes and resolve operational hurdles.
Stay updated on emerging technologies to match industry and public agency needs with the university’s IP generated from research and innovation projects.
Collaborate with university’s corporate staff, academic staff and external stakeholders to promote technology transfer activities.
Provide training and support to academic staff on IP and commercialization processes.
Execute events and activities to promote industry adoption of university’s IP portfolio.
Monitor and report on performance of IP adoption and commercialization activities.
The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:
Strong knowledge with minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Intellectual Property (IP) Management;
Recognised IP-related qualifications or legal qualifications with experience in managing IP;
Experience in managing collaboration agreements and licensing negotiations;
Enjoy working closely with industry, academic staff and students in an Institute of Higher Learning;
Strong leadership qualities, and self-motivated to improve processes and solve problems;
Able to multi-task and work in a fast-moving environment;
Possess strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and an eye-for-details; and
Have good persuasive writing, communication and interpersonal skills
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All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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