Assistant Director, Technology Development

5 days ago


Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time

NTUitive is the Innovation and Enterprise (I&E) Company of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). We enable ideas, technology and individuals to create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, and are always on the lookout for enterprising individuals looking to translate their ideas to reality.

NTUitive is looking for an Assistant Director to join the technology transfer team.

**Responsibilities**:
- Commercializing technologies generated at NTU, which involves:
- Analysis of technology and market opportunities.-
- Developing and implementing strategies for marketing said technologies.-
- Analyzing the technology and understanding its value considerate of market requirements.-
- Identifying suitable commercial entities in Singapore and abroad that may be interested in the technology.-
- Negotiating technology commercialization terms, in particular commercialization through licensing, including drafting of commercial agreements.-
- Liaise with NTU researchers to understand ongoing research, to identify technologies with commercial potential and to assist researchers with partnerships and income generating activities.

**Requirements**:
- Scientific / technology background with BSc, MSc or PhD in Biomedical Sciences/ Life Sciences; or experience in related fields. An MBA is optional.- Strong business acumen with 5-10 years business experience in technology-oriented companies, in particular in Business Development and Marketing roles.- Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills.- Effective oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.- Strategic and flexible thinking, proactive tendencies, with capacity of decision making under conditions of uncertainty.- Multi-tasking abilities are a must.- Experience in licensing with the ability to work in a team and /or independently to negotiate license agreements, term sheets, letters of intent and options.- Experience in the evaluation, marketing and managing of intellectual property and scientific inventions.- Ability to interpret and manage complex agreements.

Hiring Institution: NTUitive



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