"Assistant Director, TTO (Intellectual Property (IP) Protection)"

Assistant Director, TTO (Intellectual Property (IP) Protection)

Posting Start Date: 28/01/2026

Schemes of Service: Corporate

Division: Technology Transfer Office

Employment Type: Permanent

The Assistant Director manages and protects the university's intellectual property assets, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulations and grant terms while fostering innovation and collaboration. This role optimises industry's adoption of research outputs while ensuring the protection of financial and legal rights related to intellectual property.

Job responsbilities

Negotiate and secure research collaboration and licensing agreements with external partners for a win-win deal while safeguarding SITs interest. 

Ensure adherence to contractual and grant obligations, IP laws and IP registration process and protection and government laws and regulations.

Manage and support the disclosure, protection, and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP), including assessing commercial potential and valuation of IP, recommending appropriate IP protection measures to maximise adoption of IP.

Educate researchers about intellectual property policies and opportunities, and providing advisory and guidance on research output disclosures, patent applications, and technology marketing to maximize the potential of the IP.

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with principal investigators (PI), technology transfer divisions of co-PIs, regional, national, and international licensing partners and investors to maximize IP licensing opportunities.

Stay updated on emerging technologies to match industry and public agency needs with the university’s IP generated from research and innovation projects.

Maintain a portfolio of IP with commercial potential and appropriate protection measures. 

Job requirement 

Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Law, Science, Engineering, or Technology Management.

Strong understanding of intellectual property laws, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Familiarity with the processes involved in technology transfer and commercialization, including licensing and startup creation.

Basic knowledge of market research and analysis techniques to identify commercial opportunities.

At least 10 years of experience in technology transfer, IP management, or a related field.

Proven track record of working with industry partners, investors, and other stakeholders.

Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation.

Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals.