Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Industry and Research Collaborations

About the role

The College of Engineering (CoE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore invites applications for a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager in Industry and Research Collaborations. As part of the Research & Partnerships Team, you will support the end-to-end administration of industry and research agreements that enable research collaborations at NTU. You will work under the guidance of senior team members to ensure agreements and post-award activities are processed accurately, on time and in compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Support the administration of the full lifecycle of industry and research agreements (NDA, Materials Transfer Agreements, Project Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements, MoUs and Variation Agreements), from initiation to execution and closure.
• Help prepare agreement drafts using approved institutional templates and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate internal review and approval workflows with offices such as Legal & Secretary Office, NTUitive and Finance.
• Work with Schools, central offices, faculty and external stakeholders to facilitate timely review, negotiation, issue resolution and execution of agreements.
• Support the setup and maintenance of project records and post-award information in the university's research management systems.
• Assist with agreement variations, extensions and project closure in line with approved terms and guidance.
• Maintain tracking records and reports on agreement status and pending actions.
• Contribute to standard operating procedures, checklists and process documentation, and take on ad-hoc initiatives assigned by the Office.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; engineering, business, law, public policy, administration or related fields are advantageous.
• Entry-level candidates with a strong interest in research administration, contracts or higher education research environments are welcome.
• Prior experience in research administration, agreements, grants, contracts or compliance is an advantage but not required.

Required skills

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and follow structured processes.
• Good written and verbal communication, with attention to clarity, accuracy and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn institutional policies, systems and workflows.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.