Manager, IP Management [NTUitive]

NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) aims to transform the university's inventions and creative ideas into practical solutions that drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for Singapore and beyond.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTU and a key innovation driver under NTU I&E, NTUitive oversees the cultivation of startups and spin-offs, as well as the related investments. We are seeking a Manager, IP Management, to join our team at NTUitive.

Responsibilities:

• Perform patent, literature and internet prior art searches in a variety of technical fields.
• Analyze prior art search results and evaluate technology/invention disclosures to determine if they meet the statutory requirements of patentability.
• Conduct IP and patent landscape analyses, perform due diligence assessments, and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Strategize the best mode of IP protection in view of the intended use of the IP.
• Interact with faculty members and researchers, academic/industry research collaborators, as well as with external patent/law firms regarding IP protection matters.
• Review IP clauses in existing and new agreements, such as IP management, research collaboration and license agreements.
• Oversee the filing, prosecution and overall management of an IP portfolio (e.g. patents, copyrights etc.).

Requirements:

• Degree, with preferably postgraduate Masters/PhD qualification, in Chemistry / Chemical engineering or Materials Science / Materials engineering or related discipline.
• Graduate Certificate in IP Law, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters of IP and Innovation Management will be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in research or related Chemistry / Chemical engineering or Materials Science / Materials engineering industry, and in IP industry.
• Prior experience in IP related work and familiarity with the patent process are essential.
• Skilled in web-based research (e.g. using various online patent and journal databases) and in IP data analytical tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate in more than one language will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Meticulous with good interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivated and confident.
• Demonstrate a disciplined and detail-orientated approach in identifying, analyzing applicable information/data, and considering all relevant factors before making sound recommendations/decisions.
• Ability to multi-task, assess priorities and make sound independent decisions and use initiative.

Appointment may vary and will commensurate with candidate's years of relevant work experience. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTUitive