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 PatSnapβs 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.