Manager, Prog and Grant Management

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager for its Programme Office. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of grants, overseeing funded projects, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong analytical skills, with at least 5 years of experience in grant administration preferred. This position offers opportunities for impact in the Medtech landscape through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in grant administration will be an advantage.
• Able to work outside of organizational boundaries to engage external stakeholders.
• Self-starter who is proactive, quality conscious, and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Organize and administer the full grant lifecycle from pre-to post-award.
• Provide oversight and management of funded projects.
• Develop and deliver accurate operational reports and dashboards.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking skills

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in life science, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub) is Singapore's national platform that enables efficient and effective productization of fit‑for‑purpose In‑Vitro Diagnostics and Digital Health solution for health and economic impact. DxD Hub has cross‑cutting, multidisciplinary diagnostics product development capabilities that spans across Molecular Diagnostics, Proteomics, Digital Health and Integrated Point‑of‑Care diagnostics. We work with public and private partners, supporting the transformation of the Medtech landscape in Singapore through innovative solutions.

This opening is for a role as an Assistant Manager / Manager in DxD Hub's Programme Office, which oversees early‑stage (TRL 2 to 3) needs‑driven innovation projects positioned for commercial uptake in Diagnostics & Digital Health.

Job Description

End-to-End Grant Administration

• Organize and administer the full grant lifecycle, from pre‑to post‑award, including due diligence, processing and review of applications, coordinating evaluation panels, preparing and processing grant awards, disbursements, and variations in line with approved budgets, milestones, and A*STAR grant governance policies.

Project Oversight and Governance

• Provide oversight and management of funded projects, including monitoring submissions, variation requests, and assessing eligibility based on grant guidelines. Assist in resolving operational issues and challenges related to project execution.
• Drive end‑to‑end project management for assigned programmes, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and monitoring progress against milestones. Ensure timely delivery of outputs and adherence to governance and compliance requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as liaison between HQ A*STAR, research teams, host institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and alignment of objectives.

Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Develop and deliver accurate operational reports and dashboards to the Programme Lead, including monthly performance metrics and compliance tracking.

Process Improvement

• Support amendments to internal operational processes for efficiency and alignment with A*STAR best practices, including digitalization and automation initiatives.

Secretariat Duties

• Perform secretariat functions for funding initiatives, including organizing grant calls, convening evaluation panels, and managing stakeholder engagement activities.

Job Requirements

• Degree in life science, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering or equivalent. At least 5 years of experience in grant administration will be an advantage.
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills.
• Able to work in cross functional teams.
• Able to work outside of organizational boundaries to engage external stakeholders as necessary. Able to identify and contextualise stakeholder issues.
• Well‑organized, able to manage time and prioritize assigned tasks to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Able to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Self‑starter who is pro‑active, quality conscious and results oriented.
• Willingness to learn, with adaptability and flexibility to take on required/necessary tasks beyond the job description.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.