Senior Manager, Contracts Management

NUS Enterprise; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NUS Enterprise seeks a Senior Manager for its Contracts team to manage and negotiate contracts related to intellectual property and technology licensing. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams to drive innovation and commercialisation efforts, requiring strong contract management skills and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contracts management and negotiation.
• Knowledge of university technology transfer processes and IP-related concepts preferred.
• Familiarity with IP and contracts management databases or software.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts related to NUS IP.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for timely contract conclusion.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with contractual arrangements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Degree in Physics / Chemistry / Engineering or Law

Tools

Contracts management databases

Job description

Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI), NUS Enterprise is the technology translation and commercialisation arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Our dedicated team brings together expertise spanning technical, business, and legal domains, playing a pivotal role in advancing NUS's technology transfer, innovation, and enterprise initiatives.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Contracts team as a Senior Manager. The successful candidate will manage and negotiate contracts relating to intellectual property, technology licensing, and agreements crucial to realising NUS's translational research mandate and TTI's commercialisation goals.

Working closely with diverse teams within TTI and the NUS faculty, this role presents an exciting opportunity to leverage and refine your contract drafting and negotiation skills while driving innovation and technology commercialisation.

Contract Management

• Draft, negotiate and manage contracts related to the translation and commercialisation of NUS IP, including license agreements, option agreements, technology development agreements, materials transfer agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
• Work with in-house or external legal counsel to ensure contracts align with NUS policies, legal requirements, and TTI's commercialisation goals
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with contractual arrangements and technology transfer activities
• Work closely with NUS research community and administration/finance offices to process and complete documentation relating to such contracts and its expiry/ termination
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of contract negotiations, agreements, and IP-related matters
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders as required
  
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with various teams within TTI and across NUS Enterprise to support the innovation and enterprise initiatives of NUS
• Proactively engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure contracts are concluded in a timely and professional manner
  
  
  

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Physics / Chemistry / Engineering or a similar scientific discipline and/or a Law degree (or related disciplines)
• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with demonstrated relevant experience in contracts management and negotiation roles highly preferred
• Knowledge of university technology transfer processes and IP-related concepts is preferred
• Familiarity with IP and contracts management databases or software.
• Good interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good time management skills and the ability to handle tight deadlines