A*STAR's Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Group helps companies turn research into business results.

As part of Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency, we work with local and global businesses to accelerate innovation, scale growth, and strengthen competitiveness in high-value sectors.

I&E enables companies to move faster from lab to market through:

• Partnerships with industry, investors, and researchers to co-develop solutions for real business challenges.
• Licensing and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies and intellectual property into market-ready products and services.
• Venture building that nurtures deep-tech start-ups from early concepts to global growth.

Through I&E, companies gain access to cutting-edge technologies, world-class research talent, and trusted pathways to market—helping them innovate with confidence, compete globally, and create long-term value.

We are seeking driven and experienced professionals to join our IP & Intelligence team within Innovation & Enterprise. This role will support the development and execution of IP strategies to enable research excellence and drive commercialisation outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patent, scientific literature, and internet-based prior art searches across a range of technical domains.
• Analyse search results and evaluate technology disclosures to determine appropriate IP protection strategies.
• Perform IP landscaping, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and due diligence assessments; deliver clear and actionable reports and presentations.
• Develop and advise on optimal IP protection strategies aligned with intended use and commercialisation pathways.
• Manage and oversee IP portfolios, including filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patents and other IP rights (e.g. copyrights).
• Support A*STAR’s research and commercialisation objectives through effective IP portfolio management.
• Partner with Tech Biz Sector Leads, researchers, academic and industry collaborators, and external patent agents/law firms on IP protection and strategy matters.
• Review and advise on IP-related terms in agreements, including research collaborations, licensing, and project agreements.
• Develop and deliver training to upskill the research, and Tech Biz community on IP concepts, including patenting and copyright considerations.

Requirements:

Educational Background

• Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with a postgraduate qualification (Masters/PhD) in one of the following areas:
• • Mechanical Engineering, with specialisation in mechatronics, robotics, artificial intelligence
  • Materials Science and Engineering, with specialisation in additive manufacturing
  • Computing / Data Science, with specialisation in artificial intelligence
• Graduate Certificate in IP Law, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters of IP and Innovation Management will be an added advantage.

Experience & Domain Knowledge

• Prior experience in IP-related work with a strong understanding of the patenting process is essential.
• Strong experience in patent search and analysis, IP strategy development, and portfolio management.
• Familiarity with IP-related agreements and commercialisation processes.

Technical & Research Skills

• Proficient in web-based research, including the use of patent and scientific databases.
• Experience with IP analytics tools and data analysis is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI for data visualisation and analytics will be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with a structured and disciplined approach to analysing information and making sound recommendations.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate in more than one language is an advantage.
• Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including researchers and industry partners.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive, and confident.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to changing priorities, with the ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.