Senior Assistant Director, Office of Research

SingHealth Group; Outram; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Canada is seeking a Senior Assistant Director for the Office of Research to manage the IACUC and coordinate multi-institutional collaborations. The ideal candidate has a postgraduate degree and over 12 years of experience, including managerial roles. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential, alongside proficiency in software applications.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant working experience, including 4 years of managerial experience.
• Experience as a researcher or in clinical/translational research environment is advantageous.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of IACUC and collaboration functions.
• Supervise the IACUC secretariat function.
• Facilitate and formulate multi-institutional collaborations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision making skills

Team player

Education

Post graduate degree or Master’s in Science

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Presentation software

Job description

Senior Assistant Director, Office of Research

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Director for the Office of Research to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and collaboration functions. This role involves supervising the IACUC secretariat function, as well as facilitating and formulating multi-institutional and strategic collaborations. Additionally, you will support and coordinate the alignment of the Group Research strategy with the development of the national research agenda and develop corresponding action plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and collaboration functions.
• Supervise the IACUC secretariat function.
• Facilitate and formulate multi-institutional and strategic collaborations.
• Support and coordinate the alignment of the Group Research strategy with the national research agenda and develop corresponding action plans.

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree or Master’s in Science with at least 12 years of relevant working experience, including 4 years of managerial experience
• Prior working experience as a researcher or in a clinical/ translational research environment would be advantageous
• Good team player with strong communication and decision making skills
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software