Assistant Director, Research & Partnership

CTES CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an Asst Director, Research & Partnerships to lead the Research and Partnerships Team. The role involves overseeing grant management, supporting research administration, and coordinating various initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position promises an exciting career opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 5-8 years of experience in grant management and/or research administration.
• Ability to multi-task and handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate and coordinate grant calls.
• Manage research accounts from award to expiry.
• Provide secretariat support to review panel meetings.

Skills

Grant management

Research administration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Asst Director, Research & Partnerships

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

To oversee grant management and research administration, we are looking for suitable candidates to lead the Research and Partnerships Team. You will support the Associate Dean (Research)’s Office in grant management and research administration.

You will lead and supervise the Research and Partnerships Team to perform the various key duties, including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Disseminate and coordinate grant calls.
• Provide administrative support for proposal submissions, progress and final reporting, and proper closure of completed research projects.
• Manage research accounts from award to expiry.
• Facilitate fund virement and grant variation submissions in compliance with grantor’s terms and conditions.
• Assist faculty members to put in place industry and research agreements in accordance with University’s policies.
• Track and report research performance.
• Provide secretariat support to review panel meetings.
• Any other ad-hoc initiatives and assignments undertaken by the Office.

Qualifications

• At least a degree qualification with at least 5-8 years of experience in grant management and/or research administration.
• Ability to multi-task and handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and able to handle databases.

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