Deputy Director, Venture Acceleration & Implementation (MedTech Catapult) Full-time

Deputy Director, Venture Acceleration & Implementation (MedTech Catapult)

MedTech Catapult is a national initiative to accelerate the productisation and commercialisation of high-value MedTech products and to strengthen Singapore’s MedTech innovation ecosystem. The Deputy Director (DD) will play a central role in driving the execution of MedTech Catapult projects, working closely with industry, clinical, and investor partners. Reporting to the Lead, Implementation & Venture Acceleration, the DD will drive (i) execution of MC-supported projects through productisation and market readiness, (ii) venture acceleration of high-potential startups in collaboration with venture capitals and partners, and (iii) support the technology transfer, industry engagements and associated licensing and equity negotiations with MedTech Catapult’s portfolio companies.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for pipeline projects/companies including but not limited to IP, competitive and market analysis of the target technologies/products.
• Engage early-stage pipeline and internal/external stakeholders to enable successful spinoff creation-related activities.
• Work closely with companies and internal teams to translate business opportunities into actionable project proposals/plans with clear commercialisation pathways.
• Drive implementation and advancement of MC projects towards market readiness, especially in business plan development, market access understanding and fundraising, ensuring timely delivery of technical, regulatory, and commercial milestones.
• Support venture acceleration programme and activities, including investor engagement, structuring of licensing/equity deals, and partnership development.
• Contribute to refining MC’s venture acceleration strategy towards successful venture building outcomes.
• Support portfolio management, monitoring and providing regular updates for internal and management review.
• Develop a talent network to identify suitable founders/members for new/early-stage ventures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioengineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in MedTech/life sciences commercialisation, incubators/accelerators, venture-building, or investment roles.
• Strong understanding of medical device development cycles and regulatory pathways.
• Familiarity with venture financing models and experience in licensing/equity negotiations or tech transfer preferred.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property (IP) and contract law, excellent negotiation and communication skills, experience with IP licensing.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up like environment.