Manager, Research Programme Management (Healthy Longevity)

About the role

The Manager (Research Programme Management) oversees and drives NTU's research programmes and strategic initiatives in healthy longevity. The role supports the University's research and innovation objectives by developing and coordinating a shared scientific roadmap across academic units, implementing internal funding programmes to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening competitiveness for external funding. It works closely with Colleges, Schools, researchers, funding agencies, healthcare institutions, industry partners and other stakeholders, and oversees the governance and administration of programme funding.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a shared scientific roadmap for healthy longevity across NTU's academic units.
• Implement internal funding initiatives and coordinate research programmes to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with academic, clinical, government, industry and international stakeholders.
• Monitor programme performance, funding utilisation and key deliverables.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops, symposia and committee support for healthy longevity initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Engineering, Science, Healthcare or Life Sciences.
• At least 7 years of experience in research programme management, research management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement or partnership development.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, research, public sector or the innovation ecosystem is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical, organisational and project management skills, able to handle multiple priorities.