Manager (Research Programme Management)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University in Singapore seeks a Manager (Research Programme Management) to oversee healthy longevity research programmes and strategic initiatives, coordinating a shared scientific roadmap across NTU's academic units and implementing internal funding programmes to catalyse interdisciplinary collaborations.

The role partners with colleges, researchers, funding agencies, industry and government stakeholders to translate research into impact, govern programme funding, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Admin, Engineering, Science, Healthcare, Life Sciences).
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in research programme management or related fields.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication across diverse groups.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, research, public sector, or innovation ecosystems preferred.

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 and maximise research impact.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with academic, clinical, government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Monitor programme performance, funding utilisation, and key deliverables to ensure successful implementation of research initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, symposia, and committee support related to healthy longevity initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Manager (Research Programme Management) is responsible for overseeing and driving 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 NTU's academic units, implementing internal funding programmes to catalyse interdisciplinary collaborations, and strengthening NTU's competitiveness for external funding opportunities.

The incumbent will work closely with Colleges, Schools, researchers, funding agencies, healthcare institutions, industry partners and other stakeholders to facilitate research translation, foster strategic partnerships, and support the successful delivery of healthy longevity research initiatives. The role also oversees the governance and administration of programme funding, ensuring effective, compliant and efficient management of resources to maximise research impact and outcomes.

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 and maximise research impact.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with academic, clinical, government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Monitor programme performance, funding utilisation, and key deliverables to ensure successful implementation of research initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, symposia, and committee support related to healthy longevity initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business Administration, Engineering, Science, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or related fields).
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in research programme management, research management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, or related fields.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in the higher education, healthcare, research, public sector, or innovation ecosystem would be advantageous.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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