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A*STAR

Snr/Asst Director, Tech-Biz (BTI)

Bioprocessing Technology Institute

Location

Singapore

Department

Bioprocessing Technology Institute

Posted

2 months before

Full Job Description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

  • Leverage strong domain and industry knowledge to understand companies’ aspirations and challenges and thereby design and execute differentiated strategies to foster R&D partnerships and drive commercialization strategies.
  • Work closely with relevant industry partners to adopt technology portfolios and research capabilities through licensing, collaboration and facilitating creation of spinoff companies.
  • Leverage an ecosystem of industry partners, start-ups, academia, public agencies and industry associations to fuel the growth of the R&D and industry landscape in Singapore.
  • Manage and support the development and protection of intellectual property. Establish business strategies and identify potential markets when assessing competitive technologies to be commercialized.
  • Work with BTI"s scientists and I&E to build and strengthen technology assets and IP portfolio for commercial proliferation in the biomanufacturing sector.
  • To engage with industry and develop key accounts whilst generating licensing pipeline to successfully tech transfer A*STAR’s technologies.
  • Work closely with colleagues within Innovation & Enterprise Division e.g. Intellectual Property Management, Venture Creation and across A*STAR to achieve impactful outcomes
  • Assist junior team members on account management and research collaboration/ licensing deals structuring, monitoring and costing.
  • Strong in contractual terms and apply them during negotiations with industry collaborations and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead industry collaboration discussions during meetings.
  • Anchor success stories narratives.

Job Requirements

  • 8-10 years of relevant working experience, preferably with a background in PharmBio industry.
  • Good interpersonal skills to engage and partner diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Good listener with keen eye for industry"s needs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Able to think ahead to plan and execute with team.