Patent Analyst

About the company

IPOS International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), is the capability-building arm of the IPOS. We work with enterprises and governments to turn intangible assets and intellectual property (IP) into real business outcomes—driving growth, market expansion, competitive edge and investor readiness. Backed by over 100 IP specialists, including IP strategists, faculty and patent analysts, we bring deep expertise and commercial insight to help organisations grow in the global innovation economy. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values. We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.

For more information on IPOS International, please visit www.iposinternational.com.

Your tasks

About the Role This is a professional/specialist role where you will work in small, collaborative teams of typically 3–4 analysts, playing an active part in all aspects of consultancy and client engagement, from problem scoping to delivery of strategic recommendations.

Reporting to the Head, Patent Analytics, you will be part of a dynamic team that supports government organisations, research institutions, and private enterprises in making informed R&D, investment, and business decisions through patent analytics and IP intelligence.

Core Responsibilities

• Engage clients to understand their needs, define key problem statements, and shape project scopes.
• Identify, gather, and synthesise patent data and complementary information from scientific, technical, and commercial sources.
• Formulate and assess hypotheses using both quantitative and qualitative methods, e.g., statistical analysis, trend mapping, and content analysis.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations and present them through clear visualisations, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with client teams to validate insights and co-develop strategic options or roadmaps.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal methodologies, analytical frameworks, and visualisation tools.

General Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of global developments in intellectual property, science, and technology.
• Monitor and interpret the interplay between technology, business strategies, IP landscapes, and policy trends.
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives and internal capability building in patent analytics and innovation intelligence.
• Contribute to the design of data collection, curation, and analysis guidelines to enhance the robustness of internal research workflows.
• Where relevant, support business development efforts such as proposal writing or participation in outreach and training activities.
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of global development in IP and technology.

Requirements

Are you the one? Please write to us if you have/are:

• At least a degree in Science or Engineering
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytical thinking, problem solving, with curiosity and rigour in approaching complex challenges.
• Strong visualisation skills, such as proficiency in Excel, R, Python, Power BI, or Tableau will be a plus.
• Knowledge of intellectual property, particularly patents, or experience in technology management, R&D strategy, or business intelligence will be advantageous.
• Experience in consulting, research analysis, or foresight studies will be a plus.
• Analytical and curious: You enjoy exploring data, identifying patterns, and forming insights that make sense of complexity.
• Technically grounded: Comfortable understanding innovations across different fields of science and engineering
• Communicative and clear: Able to explain complex ideas simply, both in writing and through visualisation.
• Collaborative and adaptable: Thrives in a team-based environment and can balance analytical rigour with client needs.
• Purpose-driven: Motivated by the opportunity to help shape innovation and IP strategies that create real-world impact.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please click to apply or email your CV to careers@iposinternational.com

Other

Job Title: Patent Analyst, Patent Search, Examination and Analytics