Program Manager (Research)

National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore seeks a Program Manager to lead the Colo-SCRIPT program aimed at enhancing colorectal cancer research. The role involves overseeing project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and grant management while ensuring compliance with national health priorities. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position represents a pivotal opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD) in Cancer Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology, or Genetics.
• Experience in managing cancer research programs is advantageous.
• Familiarity with NMRC funding processes and research governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery of the Colo-SCRIPT program across institutions.
• Manage grant administration, project budgeting, and compliance.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and scientific meetings.
• Drive program outputs aligned with national health priorities.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams for program objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Research governance

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Cancer Biology or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate a large, multi‑institutional collaborative program funded by the National Medical Research Council (NMRC). The Colo‑SCRIPT program (Subtype‑specific research to improve diagnosis, classification and treatment of colorectal cancer) brings together world‑leading experts in a national program formed to characterise and dissect the distinct biology driving different colorectal cancer subtypes in order to develop knowledge‑informed strategies for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of different colorectal cancer subtypes throughout their clinical trajectory. This is a pivotal role that ensures seamless execution of research activities within the program, compliance with funding requirements, and effective collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Your role is pertinent to running research studies/programs which will strengthen NCCS and Singapore’s standing for colorectal cancer research.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery and execution of the Colo‑SCRIPT program across themes and sites, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables within scope, budget, quality and compliance requirements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day management of the grant, including grant administration, project management, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Facilitate the drafting and execution of research collaboration/service agreements and compliance documents with different sites, collaborators in partnership with Legal/Tech Transfer offices and regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement amongst participating institutions, investigators, and partners, including organisation of review and scientific advisory board meetings.
• Drive scientific integration under PI’s direction, ensuring that program outputs align with national health and innovation priorities.
• Co‑ordinate across different functional teams (scientific, clinical, data management, contracting, administrative etc) for the delivery of program objectives.
• Any other duties as assigned to support successful programme delivery.

Requirements

• A relevant advanced degree (PhD) in Cancer Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related field (postdoctoral experience preferred).
• Experience in conducting, managing and leading research programmes, preferably within the field of cancer research or a related area is an advantage.

Additional Experience

• Familiarity with NMRC funding processes and requirements.
• Familiarity with omics approaches, clinical informatics, or digital pathology.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks associated with the use of clinical data and material (e.g. PDPA, HBRA and GCP).
• Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, and grant administration.

Traits associated with success in this role

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage team members and senior stakeholders across hospitals and institutes, funders, and industry/regulatory partners.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
• Driven, adaptable and independent worker who is able to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Resourceful, innovative and creative in problem solving.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, flexible and agile in a dynamic working environment.