Executive (Research)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Executive to support research initiatives in thoracic oncology. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative assistance to the research team and Principal Investigator, ensuring smooth operations through effective communication and coordination. You will manage schedules, organize travel, and facilitate interactions with healthcare institutions and partners across the Asia Pacific region. If you possess strong organizational skills and a passion for supporting impactful research, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare advancements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical/Life Sciences with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the ATORG team and Principal Investigator.
• Coordinate travel plans and manage office supplies inventory.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical/Life Sciences

Job description

National Cancer Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd

Executive (Research)

Job Category: Research

Posting Date: 24 Mar 2025

The Asian Thoracic Oncology Research Group (ATORG) was formed in 2016 to be the central coordinating platform for translational research and multi-centre clinical trials for thoracic malignancies in the Asia Pacific region. It is hosted by National Cancer Centre Singapore.

The Executive will provide administrative support mainly for the ATORG team and the Principal Investigator (PI) in other aspects outside of ATORG. This role provides opportunities to interact internationally with healthcare institutions, industry partners, and vendors, apart from internal functions.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day administrative support including managing PI’s schedules, reimbursements, handling correspondence, minutes taking, and organizing meetings with internal teams and external committee meetings with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) of ATORG’s network in APAC.
2. Travel Arrangements: Organize and coordinate travel plans, accommodations, and itineraries for PI and KOLs.
3. Office Management: Oversee office supplies inventory, ensuring availability and placing orders when necessary.
4. Communication: Act as the point of contact for internal and external communications, ensuring messages are relayed efficiently.
5. Assistance with research administration, which may include grant management (application, tracking of progress, reporting), purchase requisitions, consultancy agreements, and documentation for scientific activities.
6. Coordination: Coordinate with different departments, vendors, and external partners to facilitate smooth operations. Assist in the planning and execution of education events, board meetings, and conferences. Able to work with external event agencies.

Requirements:

1. Degree in Biomedical/Life Sciences with at least 1 year of similar working experience.
2. Meticulous and fast worker with close attention to timelines.
3. Strong organisational skills.
4. Good interpersonal skills.
5. Committed team player.
6. Fluent in both written and spoken English.