Manager / Senior Manager, Research Office

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a dedicated candidate for a secretariat role. The successful applicant will provide end-to-end secretariat support to the A*STAR Institutional Review Board and various advisory committees by coordinating meetings and processing applications. Candidates should possess at least a university degree in a STEM discipline and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in research administration. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimally 3 years of experience in research or research administration.
• Relevant background in reviewing and/or preparing IRB/IACUC/GMAC applications and project management is preferred.
• Familiarity with HBRA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretariat support to A*STAR IRB, GMAC, and NACLAR.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare papers and minutes.
• Conduct literature reviews and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Knowledge of STEM discipline

Education

University degree in STEM

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as secretariat to support A*STAR Institutional Review Board (IRB) and National Advisory Committees such as the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC) and the National Advisory Committee for Laboratory Animal Research (NACLAR).

Job Scope

• Provide end-to-end secretariat support to IRB, GMAC, and NACLAR, including coordination of meetings, preparation of papers and minutes, and processing of appointments and honoraria.
• Facilitate acknowledgement, tracking, review and endorsing approvals of GMO-related research and commercial release applications and maintaining official records.
• Conduct literature reviews and horizon scanning on emerging GM technologies and international regulatory developments.
• Support A*STAR IRB and GMAC’s external and internal outreach efforts, including talks, seminars, competitions, and engagement at regional and international forums.
• Manage GMAC’s digital platforms, public enquiries, and budget tracking for the national advisory committees.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities (e.g. SFA, MOH, NParks, etc.) on GM-related issues. Conduct preliminary assessments on A*STAR IRB applications, making informed and justifiable recommendations to A*STAR IRB Chair.
• Contribute to the overall mission of Research Office in upholding the highest level of research compliance and governance.

Job Requirements

• Minimally a university degree with a good knowledge of STEM discipline.
• Minimally 3 years of experience in research or research administration.
• Relevant background in reviewing and / or preparing IRB / IACUC / GMAC applications and project management is preferred.
• Familiarity with HBRA is preferred.
• Strong communications skills with the ability to work independently and in a team structure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.