Assistant Manager (Sponsored Research)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a capable manager to join a dynamic research administration team. You will support governance of research funding and coordinate pre- and post-award activities with funders and internal offices.

Ideal candidates hold a Biomedical Sciences degree with 4–6 years in research administration, including supervisory experience, and are familiar with funding policies and Excel. Strong coordination and interpersonal skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field.
• 4–6 years in research administration, with at least 1 year in a managerial role.
• Able to prioritize, multi-task, and supervise.
• Familiar with local funding policies and grant terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage external research funding awarded to Duke-NUS, ensuring proper governance and support the School’s competitiveness in securing grants.
• Oversee pre and post-award administration for research grants and agreements in compliance with funder requirements and University policies.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Establish effective relationships with funders and be well versed in the grant framework and policies of various funders
• Manage, supervise and co-ordinate the work within the team
• Ensure that team deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of work
• Develop and implement robust work processes, SOPs, and guidelines for efficient grant administration.
• Liaise with external funders and internal departments on grant-related matters, ensuring smooth coordination and issue resolution.
• Generating reports for management
• Undertake cross-departmental tasks and projects under the Office of Research
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Grant governance

Research administration

Stakeholder management

Team supervision

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research administration team in Duke-NUS Medical School which works with various stakeholders including faculty members, senior management, interdisciplinary offices within the University and in the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre. The candidate will support the management of functions including ensuring effective governance of research funding awarded to the School.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage external research funding awarded to Duke-NUS, ensuring proper governance and support the School’s competitiveness in securing grants.
• Oversee pre and post-award administration for research grants and agreements in compliance with funder requirements and University policies.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Establish effective relationships with funders and be well versed in the grant framework and policies of various funders
• Manage, supervise and co-ordinate the work within the team
• Ensure that team deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of work
• Develop and implement robust work processes, SOPs, and guidelines for efficient grant administration.
• Liaise with external funders and internal departments on grant-related matters, ensuring smooth coordination and issue resolution.
• Generating reports for management
• Undertake cross-departmental tasks and projects under the Office of Research
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field
• 4 to 6 years of experience in research administration, preferably with at least 1 year in a managerial related role.
• Able to priortise and multi-task with some supervisory role.
• Familiar with local funding policies, terms and conditions.
• Meticulous and well-organised.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work well in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.