Manager/Senior Manager, National Heart Research Institute Singapore

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital in Singapore as a pivotal leader in the Heart Protection theme of the National Heart Research Institute. You will manage a public-private partnership programme, engage stakeholders, and oversee administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations. Your role will require a strong background in science and project management, with opportunities to contribute strategically to healthcare research.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant work experience in healthcare or research setting.
• Experience in managing budgets and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a public-private partnership programme.
• Engaging and managing key stakeholders across hospitals and research institutions.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Health Science

Job description

You will play a pivotal role in the Heart Protection theme of the National Heart Research Institute of Singapore (NHRIS) at the National Heart Centre of Singapore (NHCS). Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, executing and managing a public-private partnership programme.
• Initiating and coordinating key processes of the programme in collaboration with Principal Investigators.
• Providing valuable intellectual contributions and strategic insights for the overall programme and its projects.
• Engaging and managing key stakeholders, both internal and external, across hospitals, research institutions, and industry partners.
• Overseeing administrative tasks such as facilitating meetings, managing agreements, generating reports, and budgeting to ensure the smooth operation of the program

Job Requirements

• Degree in Science, Health Science or its equivalent with a strong background in molecular and cell biology
• Minimum 1 - 2 years’ relevant work experience in healthcare or research setting
• Experience in managing budgets and supervising junior staff
• Relevant project management certification and familiarity with A*STAR reporting requirements would be an advantage
• Demonstrated project management experience, preferably in laboratory and finance management
• Experience in preparing and submitting grant proposals, including knowledge of grant variations, submissions, and reporting
• Able to work independently, coupled with effective problem-solving and organisational skills
• A capable leader who can guide the team, monitor progress, supervise, and manage collaborative research activities