Assistant Director (Conflict of Interest), Technology Development & Commercialisation (TD&C) (C[...]

SINGAPORE HEALTH SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the Conflict of Interest Unit. This role involves developing frameworks for managing conflict of interest matters and providing expert guidance to staff while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Laws or Science degree, with minimum 10 years of experience in research grant administration. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in research grant administration and contract management.
• Knowledge of contract and corporate law principles.
• Ability to build and support business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Establish frameworks to manage conflict of interest matters.
• Provide guidance on disclosures and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze complex cases and develop management plans.

Skills

Influencing stakeholders

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

SingHealth's expanding portfolio in research partnerships, innovation development and commercial collaborations has driven the need for robust governance in managing complex conflict of interest matters. This exciting opportunity calls for an experienced professional to establish and lead a dedicated Conflict of Interest Unit within our Technology Development & Commercialisation (TD&C) team. The role offers the chance to shape institutional policy and practice while supporting our healthcare professionals in their research, innovation and industry partnerships.

Responsibilities

As Assistant Director, you will establish comprehensive frameworks and processes to identify, assess and manage conflict of interest matters across the institution. This includes providing expert guidance to SingHealth leadership and staff on disclosures, regulations and policies, whilst ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. You will analyse complex cases, develop management plans, and review external contracts involving SingHealth staff. A key aspect of the role involves building strong relationships with clinicians, researchers and industry partners to promote awareness and understanding of conflict-of-interest matters, while facilitating compliant research and innovation activities.

Job requirements

• Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Science in a relevant scientific/engineering field, with at least 10 years of relevant experience within the academic and/or industrial environment involving research grant administration and contract and/or project management
• Knowledge and understanding of contract and corporate law principles
• Ability to work effectively and assertively influence key stakeholders, and build and support business relationships and partnerships
• Confident self-starter with initiative and capable of working successfully within a team and with key stakeholders in the ecosystem
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organisational and administrative skills