Senior Assistant Director, Research

National Dental Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dental research institution in Singapore seeks a Research Administrator to oversee research operations and lead academic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in research administration, exhibit strong leadership capabilities, and foster partnerships in an academic setting. This role requires a PhD or Masters and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in research and academic administration.
• At least 6 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Research and Deputy CEO.
• Drive organization-wide strategies for operational efficiency.
• Oversee academic initiatives under the Oral Health Academic Clinical Program.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational capabilities

Communication skills

Education

PhD/Masters in Science or related field

Job description

Responsibilities:

You will support the Director, Research and Deputy CEO (Research & Education). You will have management oversight and accountability for the Department’s administration, operations, technology and innovation support, strategic research initiatives, conferences, meetings and all research-related activities.

You will lead, direct and drive organization-wide strategies to achieve organizational efficiency, promote a culture of excellence through enhanced processes, nurture a safe, inclusive and conducive research environment and facilitate partnerships with local and international collaborators and industry partners. You will promote professional ethics and work integrity among the research team.

You will oversee administrative, operations, events-related, technology and innovation support activities within and across relevant departments to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, you will support the Academic Chair to oversee the academic initiatives under the Oral Health Academic Clinical Program (ORH ACP) and the research initiatives under the National Dental Research Institute of Singapore (NDRIS). This includes the academic and research strategic planning and implementation of the ORH ACP’s and NDRIS academic and research masterplans and strategic initiatives; formulating and reviewing academic and research policies and procedures, leading research communication efforts in raising the profile of the research community locally and internationally and driving translational and innovation research efforts

Requirements:

• PhD/ Masters in Science or other related field with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in research and academic administration
• At least 6 years of supervisory experience will be preferred
• Able to work independently, lead a team and function well in a team-based setting
• Possess good leadership, interpersonal skills, presentation deck development, communication, organizational capabilities, time-management, analytical and writing skills
• Highly motivated with strong ability to drive initiatives