About PatSnap
PatSnap is a global leader in innovation intelligence, providing deep data insights and analytics across various sectors, including material science, bio-pharmaceuticals, and patents. Backed by top-tier investors such as Sequoia and SoftBank, PatSnap is at the forefront of driving innovation through technology and data. Our major R&D centers are in Suzhou and Shanghai, China, and we are looking to significantly expand our Singapore R&D team to position Singapore as a key global innovation hub.
Position Overview
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to head our Singapore R&D team. Currently, the team consists of over 10 engineers, with plans to expand to 40+ within the coming years. This role provides a unique growth opportunity to scale and shape the future of our R&D operations in Singapore.
As the Head of R&D, you will report directly to PatSnap’s Global VP of
Engineering and R&D and will be responsible for driving our R&D initiatives, with a focus on material science, bio-pharmaceuticals, patents, data development, algorithms, and NLP.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is essential, and an understanding of R&D operational challenges across multiple locations is a plus.
Strong knowledge in NLP, deep learning, and search engine technologies are
definitely needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and scale the Singapore R&D team from 10+ engineers to 40+ over the coming years, hiring top talent both locally and globally.
- -Develop and execute R&D strategies aligned with PatSnap’s global objectives and Singapore’s role as a key hub for innovation.
- Collaborate on cutting-edge projects across material science, patents, data development, NLP, algorithms, and bio-pharmaceuticals.
- Build a high-performing R&D team through recruitment, mentoring, and strategic team growth, including relocating engineers from China and hiring local talent.
- Foster strong collaboration across product management, DevOps, testing, and other departments, ensuring alignment with global R&D goals.
- Oversee the development of innovative technologies in areas like material science, data, and bio-pharmaceuticals.
- Drive the adoption of DevOps best practices and manage production lines across U.S. and European markets.
- Ensure the integration of CI/CD pipelines, information security measures, and IP protection protocols.
- Partner closely with local institutions such as EDB, A*STAR, and universities to enhance R&D capabilities.
- Work with product managers, designers, and GTM teams to align technical and business objectives, driving innovation through collaborative efforts.
- Establish and enhance office infrastructure, development platforms, and security measures to support Singapore R&D operations.
- Manage local budgets and resources effectively to support both team growth and project execution.
- Promote a culture of innovation through participation in programs like Star-Engineer and global Hackathons.
- Engage in local and global industry events to ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation.
Requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in R&D leadership roles, with a proven ability to scale teams and drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Expertise in NLP, deep learning, search engine technology, material science, bio-pharmaceuticals, patents, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, data science, and DevOps principles.
- Bilingual proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required.
- Familiarity with multi-location R&D operational challenges is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and grow large technical teams, mentor engineers, and drive large-scale R&D initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Experience working in global markets with the ability to manage multi-regional teams and projects.
Why PatSnap
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and scale our R&D team in
Singapore as we aim to grow from 10+ to 40+ engineers over the coming years.
You will have the chance to shape PatSnap's innovation landscape across diverse industries like material science and bio-pharmaceuticals, driving global impact from Singapore.
PatSnap is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are proud to be backed by
top investors such as Sequoia and SoftBank.
Join us in building the future of innovation intelligence and creating cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses worldwide.
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What We Do
Founded in 2007, Patsnap is the company behind the world’s leading innovation intelligence platform. Patsnap is used by more than 10,000 customers in over 50 countries around the world to access market, technology, and competitive intelligence as well as patent insights needed to take products from ideation to commercialization. Customers are innovators across multiple industry sectors, including agriculture and chemicals, consumer goods, food and beverage, life sciences, automotive, oil and gas, professional services, aviation and aerospace, and education. To learn more about how Patsnap is improving the way companies innovate, visit www.patsnap.com.
