Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Research Contracts Administration)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a full-time Senior Executive/Assistant Manager to oversee research contracts for the ADVANcing Clinical Evidence in Infectious Diseases Network (ADVANCE-ID). The role is based at Kent Ridge Campus and reports to the university unit Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

The successful candidate will develop contract proposals, negotiate terms, review contracts, and coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Degree in life science or health-related subjects.
• Experience in contract administration for clinical research in Singapore.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills; able to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop contract proposals to support ADVANCE-ID's goals.
• Negotiate contract terms with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring projects stay within budget.
• Review and update existing contracts.
• Coordinate with the legal department on regulatory changes as needed.
• Ensure deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g., payments, shipping).
• Maintain organized system of physical and digital records.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Legal knowledge

Education

Life science degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Research Contracts Administration)

University-Level Unit: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 18/06/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

We are recruiting a full-time senior executive/assistant manager to manage the research agreements for faculty of the ADVANcing Clinical Evidence in Infectious Diseases Network (ADVANCE -ID).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop contract proposals to support Advace-ID's goals
• Negotiate contract terms with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring that projects remain within the established budget
• Review and update existing contracts
• Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
• Stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department as needed
• Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g. payments and shippings)
• Maintain organized system of physical and digital records

Qualifications

• Degree in life science or health-related subjects
• Prior experience in a contract administration role in clinical research field in Singapore
• Has strong negotiation and mediation skills
• Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
• Ability to work with varying stakeholders levels, including finance, legal team,research office, and external partners.