Strategic Manager, Healthy Longevity Research Programs

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

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