Shaping Singapore’s Future as a Global Hub for Intangible Assets (IA) and Intellectual Property (IP)
As a member of the Strategic Planning and Policy team, you will play a key role in shaping Singapore’s national plans to build the country as a global hub for intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP). You will contribute directly to the development and implementation of IP-related policies and initiatives that support creators, innovators, and enterprises in unlocking the value of their IA and IP for business growth. In this role, you will also collaborate with local and international stakeholders – including government agencies, IP practitioners, innovators and enterprises – to build a vibrant IA/IP ecosystem.
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
Senior Executive (IP Commercialisation), Strategic Planning and Policy
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 05 Jun 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support implementation of the Singapore IP Strategy 2030 Contribute to whole-of-government efforts to build Singapore’s innovation and IP ecosystem, including participating in cross-agency workstreams.
2. Stakeholder engagement and ecosystem development Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive initiatives that help enterprises leverage IA/IP for growth and market expansion.
3. Project and event management Plan and execute projects and events to drive awareness of market enablers (e.g., IA disclosure, valuation, finance and commercialisation) and adoption of related tools.
4. Policy formation and reviews Support policy formulation and reviews through data analysis, industry consultations and horizon scanning.
What we are looking for
What We’re Looking For:
• Interest in innovation, IP and public policy.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams and agencies.
• Knowledge of financial markets and instruments.
• Experience in finance-related roles (e.g., banking and investment, taxation and financial technology) would be advantageous.
About your application process
This job is closing on 05 Jun 2026.
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.
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.
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