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

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to establish and lead a Conflict of Interest Unit within their Technology Development & Commercialisation team. The successful candidate will shape institutional policy while guiding compliance with regulations. This role demands at least 10 years of experience in research grant administration and strong interpersonal skills to foster partnerships with clinicians and industry stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to influence the governance of complex conflict of interest matters.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in research grant administration and contract management.
• Knowledge of contract and corporate law principles.
• Confident self-starter capable of working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Establish comprehensive frameworks to manage conflict of interest matters.
• Provide guidance on disclosures, regulations, and policies.
• Build relationships with clinicians and industry partners.

Skills

Stakeholder influencing

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Science in relevant field

Job description

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