Assistant Director, SingHealth Impact, Technology Development & Commercialisation (2-year contract)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for an experienced Assistant Director to establish and lead a dedicated Conflict of Interest Unit. The role includes shaping institutional policies and ensuring compliance while supporting researchers and clinicians in conflict-of-interest matters. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience and a relevant degree, with strong skills in stakeholder management and contract law.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in research grant administration and contract management.
• Strong knowledge of contract and corporate law principles.
• Proven ability to effectively build partnerships and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Conflict of Interest Unit.
• Provide expert guidance on disclosures, regulations, and policies.
• Analyze complex cases and develop management plans.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Contract law knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Job description

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Assistant Director, SingHealth Impact, Technology Development & Commercialisation (2-year contract)

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 29 Jul 2025

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.

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