Job Description

Job Title:  Senior Executive / Assistant Manager / Manager (Contracts management)
University-Level Unit:  Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:  Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)
Employee Category:  Executive & Administrative
Posting Start Date:  28/10/2026
Location_ONB:  Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The Industry Engagement and Partnerships (IEP) division under the Office of Deputy President (Research and Technology) is seeking motivated professionals with experience in contracts management. As part of IEP, this role will be responsible to (i) facilitate the negotiation, review and execution of agreements for research collaborations; and (ii) support research collaborations between NUS/ NUS researchers and external parties, including public sector organisations and industry partners.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Negotiate with external parties on research related agreements including but not limited to non-disclosure agreements, memorandum of agreement, project agreements, clinical trial agreements, framework and master agreements.
  • Work with legal counsels, grant management and IP management teams to draft, review and finalise research related agreements.
  • Advise and assist NUS researchers on research related matters, IP policies and compliance of internal policies for research contracts.
  • Where required or necessary, participate/support initiatives to attract research funding from industries and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in the optimisation and customisation of automation process for drafting review and finalisation of research contracts using online systems/tools.
  • Provide training and consultation to NUS faculties. 

Qualifications

  • Candidates with a recognized degree with at least 1 year of working experience or without experience are welcome to apply.
  • Recognised degree in Engineering or Sciences or Life Sciences or Law.
  • Able to demonstrate working knowledge in basic drafting, reviewing, negotiating and management of research related agreements. 
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of, or have experience in, working with university research, or intellectual property management or protection will be favourably considered.
  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills to engage and work with the team, researchers and external parties.
  • Adaptable and able to multi-task.
  • Meticulous individual and highly motivated and independent self-starter with the ability and flexibility to deal complex business, interpersonal, and intra-organizational issues.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Department : Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34799

Req ID:  34799