RESEARCH MANAGER, RESEARCH MANAGEMENT

KPJ Healthcare University; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a senior Research Management professional to lead research governance, grant administration, and performance reporting. You will drive capacity building, collaboration, and strategic initiatives across the department.

The role requires 5+ years in research management or related fields, with a track record in governance, funding, and stakeholder engagement. A PhD is preferred and a PM/RM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• PhD is highly desirable.
• Certification in Research Management or Project Management is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement research policies; ensure compliance with requirements; manage records; coordinate ethics and governance.
• Identify funding opportunities; prepare, submit, and administer grants; monitor utilisation and reporting.
• Monitor indicators; prepare reports and dashboards; support strategic planning and productivity.
• Organise training and development; support staff in strengthening research competencies; promote excellence.
• Build relationships with agencies and partners; facilitate MoUs and joint projects; represent the university.
• Lead staff; manage budgets and resources; ensure service delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Research governance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Report writing

Communication skills

MS Office

Research management systems

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

PhD is highly desirable

Certification in Research Management or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Research management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Research Administration & Governance Develop, review, and implement research policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, ethical, and funding agency requirements. Manage research records, databases, and documentation. Coordinate research ethics and governance processes.
• 2. Research Grant Management Identify and disseminate internal and external funding opportunities. Facilitate the preparation, submission, and administration of research grants. Monitor grant utilisation, project progress, and reporting requirements. Provide advisory support to researchers on grant-related matters.
• 3. Research Performance Management Monitor and analyse research performance indicators, including grants, publications, citations, and innovation outputs. Prepare institutional research reports, statistics, and dashboards for management and external stakeholders. Support strategic planning initiatives to enhance research productivity and impact.
• 4. Research Capacity Building Organise research training, workshops, seminars, and professional development programmes. Support academic staff and researchers in strengthening research competencies. Promote a culture of research excellence and continuous improvement.
• 5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Establish and maintain relationships with funding agencies, healthcare institutions, industry partners, and academic collaborators. Facilitate research partnerships, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and collaborative projects. Represent the University in research-related meetings and engagements.
• 6. Leadership & Department Management Lead and supervise Research Officers and administrative staff within the department. Manage departmental budgets, resources, and operational plans. Ensure effective service delivery and achievement of departmental objectives. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Research Management Department.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• PhD is highly desirable.
• Certification in Research Management or Project Management is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in research management, research administration, higher education, healthcare, or related sectors.
• Experience in managing research grants, institutional research reporting, and research governance.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and project management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of research administration, governance, and ethics.
• Familiarity with national and international research funding mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
• Strong report writing and data interpretation abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and research management systems.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world‑class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.