Senior Executive (Policy & Programmes), Registries of Patents, Designs and Plant Varieties

Great ideas do not discriminate, and anyone can have them. Given the right protection and support, a great idea can become a power brand, a transformative technology, an innovative process, or design, or even a song or story that moves one’s soul.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore works with creators, innovators and innovative companies to catalyse the ideas of today, and transform ideas into the assets of tomorrow. We leverage our deep technical, legal and business expertise to help innovative enterprises grow using their intangible assets, including IP.

About the Role

As a Senior Executive in our Patents, Designs and Plant Varieties (PDPVP) department, you'll be instrumental in shaping one of the world's top-ranked IP regimes. You'll join us in our mission to build a Regime of the Future - one that showcases excellence in IP administration through IP expertise and cutting-edge digital and data analytics capabilities.

Key Responsbilities

• Drive evidence-based policy formulation through sophisticated research and data analysis and implement policies through legislative amendments, when required
• Shape progressive IP protection frameworks that serve both local and international innovators
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across government and industry, local and international
Represent and advance Singapore’s interests at international fora including ASEAN and World IP Organization meetings

Write to us if you have/are:

• At least 2 years of work experience, ideally in policy analysis and implementation
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and innovative mindset
• Good team player who is also able to work independently
• Background in intellectual property, especially in the area of Patents and Designs, will be advantageous