The role leads techno-commercial and marketing programmes for NTUitive, NTU’s innovation and enterprise arm. Responsibilities are likely to include developing commercialisation strategies, identifying market opportunities, supporting technology transfer, building industry partnerships, managing programmes, and promoting research-based ventures. Candidates should have strong experience in business development, technology commercialisation, marketing, entrepreneurship, or programme management, ideally within a university, innovation centre, consultancy, or technology company. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and presentation skills are expected. The candidate should be commercially minded, comfortable working with researchers and industry partners, able to manage multiple projects, and capable of turning emerging technologies into viable market opportunities.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in Singapore. It is recognised internationally for engineering, technology, science, business, education, sustainability, and interdisciplinary research. NTU works closely with government agencies, companies, investors, and global academic partners to turn research into practical solutions. NTUitive is the university’s innovation and enterprise company, supporting technology commercialisation, startup creation, intellectual property development, industry collaboration, and entrepreneurship programmes. Through NTUitive, researchers and students can receive guidance on translating discoveries into products, services, and new ventures. The organisation operates at the intersection of academia, business, and innovation, making it relevant to professionals with backgrounds in commercial strategy, marketing, investment, technology transfer, and programme leadership. NTU offers a structured, internationally connected environment with opportunities to work on projects that influence Singapore’s technology and economic development.
Singapore offers strong opportunities in technology, finance, biotechnology, education, engineering, logistics, sustainability, and startups. Professionals supporting university innovation can find roles across research institutes, accelerators, venture funds, and multinational companies. The culture is multicultural, organised, and generally fast-paced, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle is convenient, safe, and urban, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and easy regional travel. Housing can be expensive, especially near the city centre, although public transport makes commuting practical. Employment usually requires an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government approval. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking, and tax registration. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid throughout the year, with frequent rain. The city is well suited to people seeking professional growth, efficient services, and an international environment.
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