Manager (A*STAR-PRECISE Coordinating Office), GIS

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 seeks a motivated individual for the A*STAR-PRECISE Coordinating Office. The role focuses on managing research projects, providing logistical support for stakeholder events, and maintaining partnerships within the life sciences ecosystem. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences and relevant experience in research or administration. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience (> 2 years) in research or related roles is preferred.
• Exposure to grants management or research administration is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage research project progress and grant administration.
• Organise logistical support for stakeholder events.
• Provide secretariat support for programme committees.
• Develop partnerships with public sector and hospitals.
• Monitor developments in precision health and prepare updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor degree in Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Precision health is a key focus area under the RIE2030 Human Health and Potential domain. The National Precision Medicine (NPM) programme, launched in 2017, includes one of the largest multi‑ethnic Asian cohorts with 100,000 participants in Singapore. The A*STAR‑PRECISE Coordinating Office oversees and coordinates research collaborations between A*STAR research units and the NPM programme, working closely with PRECISE, public sector agencies, universities and healthcare clusters to advance precision health. We are looking for a motivated individual with a research background and interest in programme administration to join the A*STAR‑PRECISE Coordinating Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage research project progress, including basic grant administration, KPI tracking and stakeholder communications.
• Organise and provide logistical, publicity and administrative support for stakeholder engagement sessions and ecosystem‑wide events.
• Provide secretariat support to programme committees, including meeting coordination, preparation of materials, minute‑taking and follow‑up on action items.
• Support the development and maintenance of partnerships with public sector agencies, universities, and hospitals to facilitate translational research.
• Assist in monitoring global scientific, industry and regulatory developments in precision health and preparing concise updates for the team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Some relevant experience (> 2 years) in research, research management, administration, business, innovation or related roles within the life sciences or biomedical ecosystem would be beneficial.
• Prior exposure to grants management, research administration, programme management or coordination will be an advantage.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and values integrity and excellence.
• Able to manage multiple workstreams, problem solve and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and coordinate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous and well‑organised, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow within a developing research and innovation programme.