Senior Manager, Research Office (2-year contract)

About the role

NUHS is hiring a Senior Manager for its Research Partnership & Innovation Office (PIO) on a 2-year contract. The role advances NUHS' mission of improving lives through clinical care, research innovation and strategic collaboration by drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing research-related contracts (CTAs, RCAs, MTAs and similar) so that high-quality clinical research partnerships can be supported while protecting NUHS' interests.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Haematology Oncology Research Group to ensure contracts meet legal, hospital and regulatory standards.
• Lead negotiations for clinical trial agreements, research collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements and confidentiality agreements.
• Draft, review and revise contract language to protect the institution's interests while enabling research collaborations and clinical trials.
• Ensure agreements comply with institutional policies, federal and state regulations and funding agency requirements.
• Act as liaison between researchers, sponsors, legal counsel and internal departments, and advise clinicians and staff on contracts and policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as intellectual property, liability and data sharing, and resolve complex contractual issues fairly.
• Improve contract negotiation processes, build templates and standard operating procedures, and keep accurate records of negotiations.
• Prepare regular reports on contract activities, including negotiation timelines and outcomes.
• Mentor junior executives and managers in contract negotiations and stay current on laws, regulations and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Law, Business, Life Sciences or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience drafting and reviewing research-related agreements, preferably in healthcare, pharmaceutical/CRO, academic or research settings.
• Knowledge of IP and commercialization is an added advantage.
• Strong judgement on complex legal clauses (IP ownership, dispute resolution).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills, teamwork, conflict resolution and project management abilities.
• Able to work in a complex organisational environment balancing multiple stakeholder expectations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in IT systems and MS Office applications.
• Analytical skills and experience improving workflows.