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Manager, Research & Partnerships

Job No: 3289      |       Advertised on: 2026-03-04      |       CIC: Jaclyn Tan      |       Reg. No: R1104237
Job Location(s): West (eg: Queenstown, Jurong, Clementi, Tuas)

  JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is actively searching for a Manager, Research & Partnerships  to join their team!
If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!

Our client is seeking a dedicated and dynamic professional to join us as a Lead, Research & Partnerships. You will be responsible for leading the research and partnerships portfolio within the school, providing strategic leadership in building and nurturing collaborations with academia, industry, and government agencies, while strengthening existing alliances and seeking new opportunities for research, education, and industrial engagement. You will oversee the operation of the Associate Chair Research Office, support faculty in research-related matters, ensure compliance with institutional and national requirements, and drive initiatives that elevate the school’s research reputation and impact.

The responsibilities of this role are:

• Lead the operation of the Research Office within the unit.
• Support the school management in the strategic planning and development to grow research portfolios.
• Oversee and collaborate with college for the management of research grants, and research agreements.
• Oversee research manpower matters for the unit.
• Serve as the primary contact and collaborate with college for collation, analysis, and reporting of research data and statistics.
• Serve as key support to school management for research-related publicity materials.
• Enhance and promote school’s research capabilities through coordinating seminars, workshops, courses, and engagement sessions with both internal and external parties.
• Represent the school in various initiatives as assigned.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• A recognized Master’s or PhD with at least 2 years of relevant experience in research grant and/or project management.
• Good understanding of the research ecosystem.
• International or interdisciplinary experience in various technical environments, a proven track record in grant management and experience in higher education sector will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organisational levels.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong internal and external partnerships.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable in managing complex and time-sensitive projects.
• Excellent writing, communication, numerical, and organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office and open to learning new digital tools and applications.

An exciting career awaits the right candidate! Click "Quick Apply" to register your interest now.

All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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