Senior Executive / Assistant Manager – Industry & Research Collaborations

About the role

The College of Engineering at Nanyang Technological University seeks a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager to support industry and research collaborations. You will work within the Research & Partnerships Team, handling the full lifecycle of research agreements and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Key responsibilities

• Administer the complete lifecycle of industry and research agreements, including NDAs, MTAs, project agreements, research collaboration agreements, MoUs and variations.
• Prepare agreement drafts using approved templates and verify supporting documentation.
• Coordinate internal review and approval workflows with Legal, NTUitive, Finance and other relevant offices.
• Liaise with schools, central offices, faculty and external partners to facilitate timely review, negotiation and execution of agreements.
• Maintain 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.
• Track agreement status, generate reports and monitor pending actions.
• Contribute to the upkeep of standard operating procedures, checklists and process documentation.
• Support ad‑hoc initiatives and assignments as required by the Office.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; degrees in engineering, business, law, public policy or administration are advantageous.
• Strong interest in research administration, contract management or higher‑education partnerships.
• Entry‑level candidates with excellent attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively.

Required skills