Manager

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious health research institution in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead the strategic development of high-impact translational biomedical projects. This role involves engaging with local and international experts, managing grants, and developing communication campaigns. Candidates should have relevant experience in biomedical research, a degree in Business Administration or related fields, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in biomedical research or national/international grant bodies.
• Experience managing communication campaigns for research/education programmes.
• Exposure to Human Immunology, Computational Science, or Clinical Sciences is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of translational biomedical projects.
• Engage with experts to attract high-calibre proposals.
• Prepare and execute publicity campaigns for the platform and grant calls.
• Manage manpower planning and assist in project selection.
• Coordinate Executive Committee work and lead the project administration team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, or related fields

Job description

Manager, SingHealth Translational Immunology and Inflammation Centre (2-year contract)

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 3 Feb 2026

SingHealth Translational Immunology and Inflammation Centre (STIIC) drives cutting edge translational research in immunology and inflammation in human health and disease, and has successfully embarked on translational research projects in various focus areas like Rheumatology, Onco‑Immunology, Paediatric Inflammatory diseases, Allergy, Ocular Immunology, Immunology of Heart failure among several others.

We are seeking a seasoned and highly motivated Program Manager to lead the strategic development of high‑impact translational biomedical projects, funded under the Platform for Translational Systems Medicine (PTSM). The Program Manager will engage with local and international experts in the field to build campaigns that will attract high‑calibre proposals, create a critical mass of innovators, and manage grant calls that provide resources to cross‑disciplinary teams in their pursuit of excellence.

You will collaborate with the Executive Committee and stakeholders to prepare the platform structure for the Platform for Translational Systems Medicine. You will prepare and execute the publicity campaign for the platform and grant calls, manage manpower planning, and assist in project selection. You will also coordinate the Executive Committee work, act as a liaison for ad hoc members, and lead the project administration team for the purposes of the project.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, or related fields
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in working in a biomedical research programme or within national/international grant bodies
• Exposure to concepts of Human Immunology and/or Computational Science and/or Clinical Sciences would be extremely beneficial
• Experience in delivering and managing communication campaigns/websites for multifaceted research/education programmes
• Good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to influence and lead a team
• Resilient and adaptable individual with the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment