Scientific Operations Lead, Research Governance & Systems

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Cancer Science Institute of Singapore seeks a Scientific Manager (NIRBA Operations) to provide scientific expertise for the operational management of NIRBA, ensuring governance, processes and infrastructure support a nationally coordinated RNA research ecosystem.

The role partners with scientific teams and central administration to deliver efficient operational frameworks while ensuring compliance with institutional, regulatory and funding requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, RNA Biology, Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience in research administration, scientific programme management or research operations is advantageous.
• Good understanding of research governance, funding administration and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support research governance, ethics, biosafety, data governance, IP and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate operational requirements across multiple NIRBA programmes and partner institutions.
• Develop, review and maintain SOPs, guidelines and operational frameworks.
• Monitor compliance with institutional policies and funding requirements; support audits and QA activities.
• Support implementation of research management systems and data reporting; develop dashboards for oversight.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, IT and Research Offices for smooth operations.
• Provide training and guidance on governance and compliance to investigators and staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service delivery; participate in strategic planning.

Skills

Research administration

Program management

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related

Tools

Research management systems

Job description

National University of Singapore's Cancer Science Institute of Singapore seeks a Scientific Manager (NIRBA Operations) to provide scientific expertise for the operational management of NIRBA, ensuring governance, processes and infrastructure support a nationally coordinated RNA research ecosystem.

The role partners with scientific teams and central administration to deliver efficient operational frameworks while ensuring compliance with institutional, regulatory and funding requirements.