Manager/ Senior Manager, Business Development

4 days ago

Singapore NUS Enterprise Full time

**Posting Start Date**:04/03/2025

The Senior Manager, Business Development will support the commercialisation and business development efforts of NUS intellectual property (IP) within the Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI) Department. The role involves identifying and managing commercialisation opportunities, engaging with industry partners, and supporting NUS research teams in translating inventions into market-ready technologies.

The incumbent will focus on technology licensing, partnerships, and spinout support, primarily in the Physical Sciences sectors. Additionally, the role requires market research, technology assessment, and negotiation of agreements to advance NUS innovations towards industry adoption.
**Responsibilities**:
- Be part of NUS TTI business development team to identify technologies for commercialisation such as licensing opportunities and providing suitable support to the development of NUS spinouts through the NUS GRIP initiative and other funding mechanisms.
- Support the development, disclosure, and protection of NUS IPs, including reviewing proposals, technology transfer, negotiating ownership, negotiating agreements, license fees, royalties, etc. for technology transfers.
- Negotiate and complete licenses and related agreements, including development of business terms and overseeing internal due diligence procedures prior to signing of agreement.
- Engage NUS faculties and staff in establishing collaborative relationships with industry partners such as identifying interest to further develop NUS technologies and/or licensing of technologies.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationship with NUS faculties, schools, and research institutes/ centres to disseminate information regarding technology transfer and commercialisation; make presentations and organising learning sessions.
- Contribute to enhance NUS TTI’s existing work processes and deliver high quality, professional service to a growing base of inventors and business partners.
- Assist in preparing reports on technology transfer performance for internal and external stakeholders.

**Requirements**:

- Strong understanding of startup ecosystems, venture funding, and technology licensing.
- Experience in handling commercial negotiations to deal completion would be advantageous.
- Ability to quickly grasp and evaluate scientific and technological innovations in Physical Sciences domain.
- Passionate in working with commercialising cutting-edge technologies and the next great ideas, and to contribute to helping these discoveries make a difference in the world.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interact with researchers, investors, and corporate partners.
- Organised and able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

**More Information**

**Job Type**: 2-Year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department : Technology Transfer and Innovation

Job requisition ID : 28055

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