Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Policy

Great ideas do not discriminate — anyone can have them. With the right protection and support, a great idea can become a trusted brand, a transformative technology, an innovative process or design, or even a song or story that inspires one’s soul. Housing Singapore’s largest community of intellectual property (IP) experts, IPOS understands better than anyone how important it is to protect ideas and creations for now and the future. We leverage on our deep technical, legal and business expertise to help innovative enterprises grow, through their intangible assets, including IP, from Singapore, through Singapore. We catalyse the ideas today, into assets tomorrow. You will play a key role in driving and implementing the Singapore IP Strategy 2030, which is the national roadmap to build Singapore as a global hub for intangible assets and intellectual property. Working across Government, industry and international networks, you will drive the building of trusted market infrastructure, strengthening of enterprise capabilities, and catalysing of IA/IP transactions and financing. You will also lead a team to set strategic direction, steward resources, and represent IPOS in senior-level engagements with Government, industry and international partners. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities 1. Guide the formulation, review and implementation of national strategies and policies to build Singapore as a global IP hub • Steer cross-agency coordination to formulate and implement national IA/IP strategies and policies, integrating economic and market insights to strengthen Singapore’s competitiveness as a global IP hub. • Secure whole-of-government and industry alignment to advance Singapore’s long-term economic and innovation objectives. 2. Market and ecosystem development • Develop the IA/IP ecosystem by identifying emerging opportunities, mobilising industry partners and designing scalable interventions. • Advance trusted IA valuation and financing infrastructure by promoting credible disclosure and valuation, and catalysing innovative financing solutions that improve enterprise access to capital and strengthen investor confidence. • Lead policy work at the intersection of IA/IP, investment and taxation, working with relevant Government agencies and industry partners to strengthen Singapore’s attractiveness as a location for the creation and commercialisation of IP and innovation. 3. Support strategic and corporate planning functions • Support the translation of national priorities into strategic outcomes and key focus areas for the organisation, as well as resource prioritisation. • Help shape economic research and data analytics to generate actionable insights, assess policy and operational impacts, and strengthen evidence-based advice to senior leadership. • Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within and across teams. Requirements What We Are Looking For • Leadership experience in shaping strategy, formulating policy and delivering complex, high-impact programmes involving multiple agencies and external partners. • Strong strategic judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity, connect economic, commercial and policy considerations. • Deep stakeholder-management and influencing capabilities, with a track record of building trusted relationships and securing alignment across Government, industry and international partners. • Sound understanding of innovation, enterprise growth and the role of IA/IP in commercialisation, valuation, financing, investment and market expansion; relevant experience would be advantageous. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues with clarity. • Ability to represent IPOS credibly at senior-level forums, including internationally. • At least 10 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, public policy, economic or market development, including a demonstrated track record of leading complex cross-agency or industry initiatives and advising senior decision-makers.