Senior Manager, Contracts Management (2-year contract)

About the role

The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Manager to lead contracts management work that supports the School's strategic agenda, including partnerships, new initiatives and collaborations across research and non-research areas. The role sits within the Strategy team and advises on contracts covering transfers of funding, technology (IP/know-how), equipment and materials. It strengthens contract literacy across the Faculty through training, resources and casework, and works with University-level offices to streamline processes. The position is a 2-year contract based at the Kent Ridge Campus.

Key responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for contracting needs, triage and answer queries from NUS Medicine staff and units, advising on pathways, offices and resources.
• Guide stakeholders through end-to-end contract processes and policies, identify risks, enforce compliance and lead or support negotiations for special projects and complex cases.
• Build dialogue with University offices (Office of Legal Affairs, NUS Enterprise, TTO/TTI, ODPRT) and NUHS RO, clarifying and streamlining processes.
• Appoint and train Contract Liaisons across units, and deliver learning sessions and briefings to raise contract literacy.
• Lead the creation of a contracting handbook and contextualised materials, including exploring tools such as chatbots.
• Promote use of NUS-wide contracts management systems (e.g. ECMS) and track their usage to improve archival and governance.

Required profile

• University degree; a science background (especially biomedical science) is advantageous.
• At least 10 years' experience in an academic or research-intensive environment.
• Familiarity with technology transfer and research collaboration processes is advantageous.
• Experience supporting senior clinicians and/or scientists.
• Working knowledge of legal documents and contract structures; prior contract law training is advantageous.

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex terms clearly.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with records and contract management systems.
• Strong administrative discipline and attention to detail.