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 seeking an experienced Assistant Director to establish a Conflict of Interest Unit within their Technology Development & Commercialisation team. You will develop frameworks for managing conflicts, provide guidance on compliance, and foster partnerships in research and innovation. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Law or Science.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience within the academic or industrial environment.
• Experience in research grant administration and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a dedicated Conflict of Interest Unit.
• Provide expert guidance on conflict of interest disclosures and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clinicians, researchers, and industry partners.

Skills

Knowledge of contract and corporate law principles

Interpersonal communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Job description

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

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