Assistant Manager, Communications (1-year renewable contract)

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Communications (1-year renewable contract)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Medicine

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 29/05/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity is seeking a creative and strategic Assistant Manager to drive integrated communications and marketing for its clinical research trials, education programmes, public outreach, and annual conference initiatives.

This full-time role translates scientific evidence into accessible, audience-appropriate content and strengthens the Academy’s visibility across digital, media, and stakeholder channels. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting clinical trial participant recruitment, programme enrolment, and broader engagement with partners, participants, students, alumni, donors, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

Communications and marketing strategy

Develop and execute integrated communications plans for education programmes and clinical trials to drive awareness, enrolment, and participant recruitment

Ensure messaging is evidence-based, audience-appropriate, and consistent across channels

Digital platforms and content creation

Manage the NUS Academy websites, including the main site, annual conference site, and consortia pages

Develop SEO-optimised, multi-format content to improve visibility and reach

Ensure all website content is current, accurate, and aligned with NUS Academy identity

Social media and audience engagement

Grow social media channels across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook

Translate research into accessible posts, infographics, and short-form video content

Lead event campaigns to build audience, disseminate findings, and strengthen the Academy’s public profile

Media engagement and publicity

Support media engagement for the Academy and its leadership

Coordinate media requests and prepare press materials

Identify profile-building opportunities to amplify research impact

CRM and stakeholder communications

Manage the Academy’s CRM database

Develop segmented email campaigns and targeted outreach

Maintain timely, meaningful engagement across key stakeholder groups

Administrative and team support

Provide administrative and operational support to communications activities

Help maintain content workflows, asset libraries, and team processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Public Health, Communications, or a related field.

At least 1 year of experience in communications, science writing, digital engagement, or related roles in academic, clinical, or research environments

Strong skills in content creation across visual, written, and video formats

Experience in website management (CMS platforms, SEO, analytics tools) and familiarity with CRM systems and email outreach platforms

A strong portfolio demonstrating diverse skills in video editing, graphic design, and professional copywriting (mandatory)

Ability to translate complex scientific evidence into accessible, audience-appropriate content

Strong motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team

Interest in the field of healthy longevity

Design: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite; Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut; Prototyping: Figma (working knowledge)

Website Development: Durable, Framer; CRM & Email Marketing: Mailchimp

Social Media Management & Analytics: Metricool, Meta Ads; working knowledge of SEO and web analytics tools