Job Opportunities

Post (1): Deputy Director, Enterprise Development Department

Job Description:

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in science and engineering with postgraduate qualifications in IP, business or technical domain. Those without IP qualifications but are willing to undergo IP certification course are encouraged to apply.
• Possesses business and technical work experience
• Good hands-on analytical and adaptive skills.
• Good understanding on a broad range of technologies, products, services and applications. Able to assess and develop an IP’s opportunity and market value.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, resourceful, hands-on, results oriented and team player
• Strong leadership, mentoring, coaching, collaboration and multi-task project/event management skills
• At least 10 years working experience with minimum 2 - 3 years experience in IP management, business development, product/services development, program management, R&D management, technology transfer or new venture start-ups

Post (2): Legal Counsel - Deputy Director/ Senior Assistant Director

Job Description:

• Support IP Management Programme (IPMP) team in their engagements with agencies, including interactions with senior management;
• Provide legal advice and support to IPMP teams and agencies in regard to IP and its related issues;
• Draft, negotiate, review and maintain agreements involving IP;
• Direct and case manage panel of outside legal counsels and/or IP service providers;
• Contribute to IP related training initiatives carried out under the IPMP;

Job Requirements:

• LLB from a well- regarded law school and is qualified to practise in Singapore. Familiarity with the laws of intellectual property (IP), particularly in contract of commercial transaction. A postgraduate degree or specialization in IP law or qualifications as a patent attorney will be well regarded
• Minimum 5 years PQE experience, covering IP, contracts, commercial transactions and agreement drafting in the technology sector;
• Able to manage high volume of transactions or multiple projects concurrently;
• Demonstrated track record of success in developing and negotiating various contractual agreements, including but not limited to in- and out-licensing agreements;
• Good analytical skills. 

Post (3): Legal Counsel, Senior Assistant Director, Registry of Patents

Job Description:

• Patent agent matters, including qualifying examinations and patent agent registrations;
• Patent policy formulation and changes to legislation, in particularly in areas relating to the patent agent profession;
• Conduct hearings in patent cases;
• Provide legal advice on patent-related matters;
• Assist in Registry-related operations, processes and matters.

• LLB (Honours) degree with knowledge in intellectual property and patent law; 
• Preferably admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore; 
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in the prosecution of patent applications; 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Post (4): Assistant Director, Enterprise Development Department (1 Vacancy)

Job Description:

• Identify, develop, implement and drive-to-closure Intellectual Property Management (IPM) projects.
• Develop strategy and action plans to strengthen and transfer IPM capabilities.
• Implement and maintain IPM processes and best practices.
• Promote and establish IPM community of practice across entire ecosystem.
• Develop and share of IPM processes, best practices and case studies for use in self-help reference and resource.
• Support training, mentoring and coaching of IP and IPM topics.
• Support and assist business/technical lead and legal counsels in IPM projects.
• Organise and manage IPM events .

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in science and engineering with postgraduate qualifications in IP, business or technical domain. Those without IP qualifications or experience but are willing to undergo IP certification course upgrading (i.e. Graduate Certificate in IP Law course) are encouraged to apply.
• Good hands-on technical and analytical skills
• Good understanding and awareness of technologies and applications.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills
• Self-motivated, pro-active, resourceful, results oriented and team player
• Multi-tasks on concurrent projects 
• At least 5-8 years working experience with minimum 1 year experience dealing with IP, project management, product or services development, R&D, technology transfer, new venture start-up or within a science or technical field.

Post (5): Assistant Director, Public Relations Department

• Lead the Department to plan and execute corporate communications activities to promote the organisation through the media and publicity channels.
• Manage regular and ad hoc communications and maintain good working relations with local and foreign print and broadcast media 
• Support Crisis Communications, Corporate Identity Management and Events Management.

Job Requirements:

• A good recognised Degree in Mass Communications, Marketing Communications or a relevant field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Corporate Communications / Public Relations / Media Relations
• Experience in Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications and Website Management will be advantageous
• Must possess excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills in English and be effectively bilingual for interacting with all levels of personnel Good people skills

Post (6): Senior Executive, Registry of Patents
 
Job Description:

• To play a significant role in the shaping and development of Singapore Patent Agent regime.  You will execute Patent Agent regulatory functions and work closely with practising registered patent agents and lawyers in the Patent Agent Qualifying Examinations conducted by IPOS.  In addition, you will also be involved in the policy review process of this regime as well as implementation of changes (if any).

Job Requirements:

• A degree holder
• Strong interest in Intellectual Property and Professional Development
• Able to work independently and self-motivated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess good interpersonal and planning skills
• Knowledge in research and analysis will be advantageous

Post (7): Senior Executive, Public Outreach Department ( 2 Vacancies )

Job Description:

• Successful candidate will work with the Head of Department to plan, design and execute the integrated public outreach campaign for IP awareness and education in Singapore.  You will be involved in marketing the outreach programmes to relevant stakeholders, manage regular communications and maintain good working partnerships with the stakeholders.  You will also manage online communications with members of the public through active engagement on relevant social media.

Job Requirements:

• • A good recognised Degree in Marketing Communications, Business Administration, Marketing or a relevant field
• • 2 years’ working experience in the area of Promotions, Marketing and/or Events Management. Fresh graduates are also welcome.
• • Demonstrate high drive, confidence, adaptability, assertiveness and outgoing personality
• • Must possess excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills in English and be effectively bilingual for interfacing with all levels of personnel.

All the above positions will be on full-time (renewable) contract.

An attractive remuneration package that commensurates with qualifications and experience will be offered to the right candidates.  Please submit your completed job application form to the HR Director via email to IPOS_Personnel@ipos.gov.sg or mail your application to the address stated below.  

Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
51 Bras Basah Road #04-01
Plaza By The Park, Singapore 189554

For more information on these positions, please visit the Careers@Gov Job Portal at http://careers.gov.sg 
 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.                                                                                                                         

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