Lead, Industry and Research Collaborations, College of Engineering

About This Role

Lead, Industry and Research Collaborations at NTU is a College-level leadership role requiring 3-5 years of experience in research administration, managing complex agreements across multiple stakeholders, and leading a team to drive operational excellence and compliance within the NTU ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead College-level oversight of the full life-cycle of research agreements, including pre-contract advisory and project closure.
• Provide guidance on agreement structures, templates, and processes across different collaboration models.
• Review draft agreements to identify governance, compliance, and operational considerations prior to submission.
• Coordinate across Schools, central offices, faculty, and external stakeholders for timely review and resolution.
• Serve as the College-level escalation point for complex agreement cases involving funding, IP, and risk.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in research administration, partnerships, or higher education roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex agreements and engaging multiple stakeholders.
• Educational background or working experience in engineering, science, or technology-related environments.
• Familiarity with Singapore's research and innovation (RIE) ecosystem frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of research agreements, contract administration, and University governance.