Contracts Management - Senior Executive / Assistant Manager / Manager

About the role

The Industry Engagement and Partnerships (IEP) division of the Office of the Deputy President (Research and Technology) at NUS is looking for motivated professionals with experience in contracts management. The role supports research collaborations between NUS researchers and external parties, including public sector organisations and industry partners, by facilitating the negotiation, review and execution of agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate research-related agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of agreement, project agreements, clinical trial agreements, and framework and master agreements.
• Work with legal counsel, grant management and IP management teams to draft, review and finalise research agreements.
• Advise and assist NUS researchers on research matters, IP policies and compliance with internal research contract policies.
• Support initiatives to attract research funding from industry and external stakeholders where needed.
• Help optimise and customise online tools and processes for drafting and reviewing research contracts.
• Provide training and consultation to NUS faculties.

Required profile

• Recognised degree in Engineering, Science, Life Sciences or Law; candidates with at least 1 year of experience or without experience are welcome.
• Working knowledge of drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing research agreements.
• Experience with university research, IP management or protection is favourable.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills, adaptability, multitasking ability and independence.