Manager, Research (Contract Employment)

National Dental Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Dental Centre Singapore Pte Ltd. is seeking a proactive Manager, Research to oversee and support projects within its multidisciplinary population oral health research programme.

You will coordinate grants, manage budgets, prepare reports, and liaise with investigators and external partners to ensure timely delivery. The role requires 6+ years of research grant administration experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or related discipline with 6+ years in research grant administration or project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with adaptability to changing priorities.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems/digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor research grants to ensure funds are allocated, received and utilized in compliance with funding agencies and institutional policies.
• Serve as liaison between PI, team members and external stakeholders.
• Plan and manage project budgets, monitor milestones and track KPIs.
• Coordinate submission of grant applications, variations, extensions, and manpower forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare presentations, reports and progress updates for agencies, stakeholders and management.
• Organise and provide secretariat and administrative support for research meetings, including minutes.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

MS Office

IT systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Manager, Research to oversee and support projects under the multidisciplinary population oral health research programme at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS).

The successful candidate will work closely with Principal Investigator, research teams, and external stakeholders to ensure the effective administration, coordination, and delivery of research projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor research grants to ensure funds are accurately allocated, received, and utilized in compliance with funding agencies' requirements as well as institutional policies and guidelines.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Principal Investigator, research team members, and external stakeholders.

• Plan and manage project budgets, monitor research milestones, and track project deliverables and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Coordinate and facilitate the submission of grant applications, grant variations and extensions, as well as research manpower forecasts and budgets.

• Support Principal Investigator in preparing presentations, reports, and progress updates for funding agencies, stakeholders, and management.

• Organise, facilitate, and provide secretariat and administrative support for research-related meetings, including the preparation and recording of meeting minutes.

• Undertake other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or a related discipline, with at least 6 years of relevant experience in research grant administration or project management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.

• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working with various IT systems and digital tools.