Assistant Director / Senior Manager (Strategic Partnerships), CPHRI (Contract)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Research Manager to oversee strategic planning and manage key stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in coordinating research projects, preferably in a healthcare setting. This role offers hybrid work arrangements, allowing flexibility in working remotely and in the office.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience in research and implementation.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Proven experience in managing research collaborations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex research collaborations and manage multiple projects.
• Prepare papers and reports for stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with grant submissions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (CPHRI) is a centralised platform for population health research, innovation, implementation, and evaluation activities sited in SingHealth Regional Health System. CPHRI aims to seamlessly leverage data and technology to guide and support population health initiatives and accelerate the implementation of research findings in care delivery and improvement. CPHRI also helps to strategise and coordinate the various population health research initiatives across the SingHealth institutions to achieve the common vision of advancing population health goals.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the strategic planning, managing key stakeholder relationships, and ensuring sustainable growth of the Centre's research and implementation capabilities. A key focus will be leading complex research collaborations and managing multiple concurrent research projects across various institutions and partners. Working closely with CPHRI leadership, you will be instrumental in advancing the Centre’s mission through effective stakeholders management and strategic collaborations. Additionally, you will prepare papers, reports, and presentations for the funding authority, senior management, and external parties as required. You will also supervise and mentor junior staff, alongside assisting with grant submissions.

Work arrangements

This role offers hybrid work arrangements, providing the flexibility of working remotely and in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Public Health, Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Social Science, Business Administration or related academic area with at least 6 years of relevant experience
• Previous healthcare experience will be an advantage
• Previous experience in coordinating and delivering research projects, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Proven track record of managing research collaborations and partnerships across multiple organisations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong project management skills
• Strategic planning and stakeholder management experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team