Singapore University Of Technology And Design (SUTD) Hiring! Full Time Manager, IP Management in East Region (Singapore) - Ricebowl

(This role is hired on contract basis.)

About The Role

The Innovation & Enterprise Office (Ventures) advances SUTD’s efforts in translating innovations, creative work and tech into real-world impact. This role plays a critical role in partnering SUTD inventors in managing and translating their technology and innovations. He/she will also work closely with venture partner colleagues in the I&E team in licensing discussions and supporting spinoffs.

What You Will Do

1.IP Strategy

• Align IP strategy with broader SUTD strategic outcomes.
• Lead the design and review of IP related policies, commercialisation frameworks, and tech licensing best practices.
• Manage the university’s IP portfolio with a view to leverage and commercialise higher-potential technologies.
• Monitor the IP commercialisation pipeline and manage the dashboard to track key success metrics.

2.IP Portfolio Management

• Coordinate the submission of Technology Disclosures (TDs) by SUTD inventors which includes conducting preliminary assessments of the TDs and facilitating internal reviews to arrive at patenting decisions.
• Assess disclosed inventions and applied research outputs for commercial potential, market relevance, and scalability.
• Set up and maintain dashboards to track the IP lifecycle from the point of disclosure to commercialisation.
• Manage the patenting process by working closely with patent attorneys and firms in IP protection and prosecution activities and managing the budgets associated with these activities.
• Recommend which technologies to prioritise, pause or stop based on commercial readiness and market demand.

3.IP Commercialisation and Licensing

• Advise inventors on IP strategies to facilitate commercialisation together with venture building colleagues.
• Lead licensing discussions with spinoffs together with venture building colleagues.
• Act as main point of contact for portfolio of licensee companies ensuring regular engagement and updates with a clear understanding of each licensee’s milestones and requirements.
• Manage and grow the licensee portfolio.

4.Other Strategic and Ad-Hoc Initiatives and Projects undertaken by the Office

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• 15 years or more of experience in IP management and proven track record in licensing and enabling tech commercialisation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into clear market and commercial narratives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with inventors and industry partners
• Familiarity with deep tech domains.
• Experience working in lean teams and driving changes.