A*STAR

Snr/Asst Director, Tech-Biz (BTI)

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 3 weeks ago

About the role

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

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Key Responsibilities

  • Work with industry partners to adopt technology portfolios through licensing, collaboration, and facilitating spin-off companies.
  • Manage the development and protection of intellectual property and establish business strategies for commercializing competitive technologies.
  • Build and strengthen technology assets and IP portfolio with scientists and I&E for commercial proliferation in the biomanufacturing sector.
  • Engage with industry to develop key accounts and generate a licensing pipeline for successful tech transfer of A*STAR’s technologies.
  • Lead industry collaboration discussions during meetings and anchor success stories narratives.
  • Assist junior team members on account management, research collaboration/licensing deal structuring, monitoring, and costing.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the PharmBio industry.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage and partner diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to think ahead for planning and execution with a team.
  • Proficiency in contractual terms application during negotiations with industry collaborations and internal stakeholders.