Senior Assistant Director, Office of Research

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is looking for a Senior Assistant Director for their Office of Research. The successful candidate will manage the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee's operations, oversee collaborations, and align research strategies with national agendas. Candidates should have a post graduate degree, significant managerial experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant working experience, including 4 years in managerial roles.
• Experience in a clinical or translational research environment is advantageous.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
• Supervise the IACUC secretariat and facilitate multi-institutional collaborations.
• Align the Group Research strategy with the national research agenda.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision making skills

Team player

Proficiency in software

Education

Post graduate degree or Master’s in Science

Job description

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Senior Assistant Director, Office of Research

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 19 Jul 2025

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Director for the Office of Research to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and collaboration functions. This role involves supervising the IACUC secretariat function, as well as facilitating and formulating multi-institutional and strategic collaborations. Additionally, you will support and coordinate the alignment of the Group Research strategy with the development of the national research agenda and develop corresponding action plans.

Job requirements:

• Post graduate degree or Master’s in Science with at least 12 years of relevant working experience, including 4 years of managerial experience
• Prior working experience as a researcher or in a clinical/ translational research environment would be advantageous
• Good team player with strong communication and decision making skills
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software