Lead Research Engineer, Research Administration Support, IAIC (Contracts Manager – Research Grants & Agreements)

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research invites applications for a Lead Research Engineer (Contracts Manager – Research Grants & Agreements) to support contract governance and grant administration within IAIC. The role focuses on reviewing terms, coordinating with researchers and funding bodies, and driving digitalisation of contract processes.

Rolling basis recruitment; bachelor’s degree required and relevant experience in contract management or research administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Science, Engineering or related field.
• Relevant experience in contract management, grant administration, research management or project administration.
• Familiarity with research grant terms and conditions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage grant terms, funding agreements, collaboration agreements, NDAs and related contracts.
• Liaise with researchers, funding agencies, legal counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract records; support reporting, analytics and digitalisation initiatives.
• Drive continuous‑improvement of contract‑management processes.
• Assist the Confidential Compliance Manager in governance of Confidential Information, including audits and awareness programmes.

Skills

Contract management

Grant administration

Research management

Project administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Science, or Engineering

Job description

Lead Research Engineer, Research Administration Support, IAIC (Contracts Manager – Research Grants & Agreements)

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Organising Institution / Firm

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Science, Engineering or a related discipline; relevant experience in contract management, grant administration, research management or project administration; familiarity with research grant terms and conditions preferred.

Contextual Overview

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research is hiring a Lead Research Engineer (Contracts Manager – Research Grants & Agreements) to support research grant administration, contract governance and digitalisation initiatives.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Science, Engineering or related field.
• Relevant experience in contract management, grant administration, research management or project administration.
• Familiarity with research grant terms and conditions is preferred.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Review and manage grant terms, funding agreements, collaboration agreements, NDAs and related contracts.
• Liaise with researchers, funding agencies, legal counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract records; support reporting, analytics and digitalisation initiatives.
• Drive continuous‑improvement of contract‑management processes.
• Assist the Confidential Compliance Manager in governance of Confidential Information, including audits and awareness programmes.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not specified in the posting.