Manager (Technology Development & Commercialization)

The Research Administration Department is seeking a highly motivatedManager/Senior Manager to join the Technology Development &Commercialization (TD&C) team. Reporting to the Director, TD&C, thesuccessful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing translationalresearch and commercialization initiatives within a leading Academic MedicalCentre.

Thisposition serves as the critical link between scientific research and commercialimpact, driving a portfolio of diagnostic technologies from invention andvalidation through intellectual property protection, market adoption, strategicpartnerships, and commercialization. The role requires strong commercializationexpertise, stakeholder management capabilities, and a deep understanding of thehealthcare research and innovation ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Management &Commercialization Strategy

• Manage and develop the institution's diagnostics portfolio, identifying opportunities to maximize clinical, strategic, and commercial value.

  Conduct market landscape assessments, competitive analyses, technology benchmarking, and commercial due diligence to support commercialization decisions.

• Evaluate the commercial potential and market readiness of diagnostic technologies through preliminary valuation and business case analyses.
• Advise investigators and project teams on commercialization pathways, intellectual property strategies, market access considerations, and translational development plans.
• Support the development of competitive grant proposals by incorporating commercialization milestones, regulatory considerations, and IP strategies.
• Identify and secure relevant public funding opportunities, including grants from NMRC, A.STAR, Enterprise Singapore, and other funding agencies.
• Maintain oversight of commercialization-related KPIs and prepare reports for institutional leadership and funding agencies.

2. Intellectual Property & ContractManagement

• Review invention disclosures in collaboration with the SingHealth Intellectual Property Office and provide commercialization recommendations.
• Participate in intellectual property strategy discussions, including patent filing decisions, licensing approaches, and portfolio management.
• Lead or support the negotiation, drafting, review, and execution of commercial agreements, including licensing agreements, research collaborations, confidentiality agreements, and technology transfer arrangements.

3. Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clinicians, researchers, institutional and cluster stakeholders, industry partners, and ecosystem agencies.
• Represent the institution at industry events, forums, and stakeholder engagements to enhance the visibility and commercial potential of the institution's research and innovation portfolio.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Biotechnology, Business, or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications (Master's, MBA, PhD, or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in technology commercialization, technology transfer, business development, venture creation, intellectual property management, or related fields.
• Candidates with at least 8 years of relevant experience and demonstrated leadership in commercialization activities will be considered for the Senior Manager position.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of diagnostics development, medical technologies, or digital health solutions.
• Familiarity with healthcare, medical device, and diagnostics regulatory frameworks will be advantageous, including ISO 13485 and ISO 15189, Health Care Services Act (HCSA), CAP/CLIA accreditation requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, medical device regulatory pathways (eg. HSA, FDA, CE marking).