Senior Manager, Contracts Management (2-year contract)

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Singapore, Singapore
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Job Title: Senior Manager, Contracts Management (2-year contract) University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean-Med-Strategy and Organisational Development Employee Category: Executive & Administrative Posting Start Date: 25/06/2026 Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus Job Description We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager to lead contracts management efforts that enable the School’s strategic agenda—spanning novel partnerships, new initiatives, and collaborations across research and non-research domains. This role sits within the Strategy team and advises on contracts documenting transfers of funding, technology (IP/know-how), equipment, and various materials. You will strengthen contract literacy across the Faculty through training, resources, and hands-on casework, while streamlining processes in partnership with University-level offices. Key Responsibilities - First port-of-call for contracting needs - Triage and respond to contract-related queries from NUS Medicine staff and units. - Advise on pathways, offices, and resources; facilitate timely, accurate support. - Casework and due diligence - Guide stakeholders through end-to-end contract processes and prevailing policies/guidelines. - Identify risks, enforce contractual compliance, and uphold NUS Medicine’s professional standards. - Lead or support negotiations for special projects and complex cases. - Stakeholder engagement and networks - Build platforms for dialogue with University offices (e.g., Office of Legal Affairs, NUS Enterprise, TTO/TTI, ODPRT) and NUHS RO. - Clarify and streamline contracting processes; surface issues and co-develop solutions. - Community building and training - Identify, appoint, and train Contract Liaisons across NUS Medicine units. - Develop and deliver learning sessions, briefings, and practical guidance to raise contract literacy. - Resource development - Lead the creation and refinement of a contracting handbook and contextualised materials (including exploration of tools such as chatbots). - Maintain clear, accessible documentation of best practices tailored to NUS Medicine. - Systems and archival - Promote adoption of NUS-wide contracts management systems (e.g., ECMS) to strengthen archival and governance. - Track usage and encourage consistent record-keeping across units. Qualifications - Good university degree; background in science (especially biomedical science) 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. - Strong administrative discipline with excellent attention to detail. - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex terms clearly. - Pragmatic, service-oriented, and comfortable handling diverse stakeholders and priorities. - Working knowledge of legal documents and contract structures; prior training in contract law is advantageous. - Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with records/contract management systems. More Information Location: Kent Ridge Campus Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Department : Dean-Med-Strategy and Organisational Development Employee Referral Eligible Job requisition ID : 31495

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