Manager Programme Office

Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research consortium in Singapore is seeking a Manager for their Programme Office. In this role, you will provide operational and administrative support for the SIMFONI programme, which aims to enhance AI use in public healthcare. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, managing budgets, and supporting governance processes. Ideal candidates are organized and have 2–5 years of experience in programme management within healthcare or public sectors. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. This is a renewable 3-year contract.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in programme and grant management.
• Familiarity with procurement and funding processes is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of internal meetings and workshops.
• Support programme funding and budgeting management processes.
• Oversee document repositories to ensure information accuracy.
• Provide secretariat support to key committees and groups.
• Foster strong working relationships across teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Experience in project management

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Healthcare Management, or related discipline

Job description

Manager, Programme Office

Overview

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together seven national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future‑ready healthcare system.

The Business Entities under CRIS include:

• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)
• Singapore Medical Foundation AI model (SIMFONI)

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!

SIMFONI

The Singapore Medical Foundation AI model (SIMFONI) Programme was established in 2025 to advance the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Singapore’s public healthcare ecosystem to support healthcare professionals in providing care to patients.

SIMFONI will build up the capabilities and infrastructure to accelerate the development and deployment of large‑scale machine learning models, known as Foundation models (FM) for improved healthcare outcomes.

Job Description

As a Manager in the Programme Office, you will work closely with the lead to provide operational, coordination, and administrative support to SIMFONI’s programmes and initiatives. The role works closely with internal teams and external stakeholders across the healthcare and research ecosystem to ensure smooth programme operations, effective governance, and timely reporting.

This role is well‑suited for an organised and detail‑oriented individual who is comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and supporting complex programmes in a fast‑evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Governance Coordination

• Lead the coordination of internal meetings, workshops, steering committees, and working groups, including agenda planning, materials preparation, minutes, and follow‑up of action items.
• Support governance processes by ensuring timely submissions, approvals, and proper documentation.

Funding, Budgeting & Procurement Management

• Support programme and project funding management processes, including budget planning, utilisation tracking, forecasting, and financial monitoring.
• Coordinate procurement and vendor management processes in compliance with organisational and public‑sector guidelines.
• Support funding‑related documentation, reporting, and audit requirements.

Knowledge & Information Management

• Oversee document repositories and collaborative platforms, ensuring information is accurate, well‑structured, and accessible.
• Establish and maintain documentation standards and operational trackers to support programme continuity and transparency.

Secretariat & Operational Leadership

• Provide secretariat support to key committees and working groups, ensuring decisions and actions are clearly documented and followed through.
• Guide staff or vendors, where applicable, on administrative and operational processes.

Stakeholder & Cross‑Organisational Collaboration

• Support organisational objectives by fostering strong working relationships and enabling effective collaboration across teams.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Healthcare Management, or a related discipline. Those with relevant working experience in relevant field may also be considered.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in programme and grant management, operations, project coordination, or governance roles.
• Prior experience working with multiple stakeholders, preferably in healthcare, research, or public‑sector environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Experience in reporting, budgeting support, and operational tracking.
• Familiarity with procurement and funding processes is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in structured, governance‑heavy environments with evolving priorities.

What you need to know

Successful candidate will be offered a 3‑year contract, renewable. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:

• CRIS – https://www.cris.sg
• SCRI – https://www.scri.edu.sg
• NHIC – https://www.nhic.sg
• ACTRIS – https://www.actris.sg
• PRECISE – https://www.npm.sg
• STCC – https://www.stcc.sg
• CADENCE – https://www.cris.sg/our-programmes/cadence/