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.
The Registries of Patents, Designs and Plant Varieties (PDPVP) supports IPOS’ vision by building and maintaining a top-ranked IP regime in the world.
Assistant Director (Policy & Programmes), PDPVP
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
Permanent/Contract
Closing in 4 day(s)
What the role is
What you will be working on
About the Role
As an Assistant Director in the Registries of Patents, Designs and Plant Varieties, you'll be instrumental in shaping one of the world's top-ranked IP regimes.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct evidence-based policy formulation through research, analysis and stakeholder consultation
• Develop recommendations to strengthen Singapore’s IP ecosystem
• Shape and implement Singapore IP Strategy 2030 initiatives
• Lead policy rollout through legislative amendments, operational implementation and stakeholder engagement
• Monitor policy effectiveness and outcomes
• Monitor international IP developments to assess impact on Singapore
• Advance Singapore’s interests at ASEAN and World IP Organization meetings
What we are looking for
Write to us if you have/are:
• At least 5 years of work experience, ideally in policy analysis and implementation
• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• 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
About Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is the national authority that registers and is responsible for the administration of IP rights in Singapore. IPOS helps businesses use intangible assets (IA) and IP to grow and is committed to building Singapore into an international IA/IP hub. We help to catalyse a future driven by life-enhancing, commercially successful ideas created by businesses, professionals and everyday people. We help to turn today’s ideas into tomorrow’s assets. IPOS is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law.
About your application process
This job is closing in 4 day(s).
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Intellectual Property Office of Singapore or the wider Public Service.