Senior/ Assistant Manager, Centre Grant, Research Office (Contract)

SingHealth Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SingHealth Group is seeking a dedicated administrator to lead execution and governance of the hospital's Institutional Research Programme, collaborating with Principal Investigators and stakeholders to drive performance, ensure funding compliance, and align with national priorities.

You will oversee workplans, monitor KPIs and funding outcomes, identify risks, and formulate actionable recommendations to enhance programme performance and decision-making across the research ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline, with at least 4 years of relevant research administration experience.
• Experience with IRB and ethics requirements is advantageous
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and governance of the hospital's Institutional Research Programme, working closely with Principal Investigators and key stakeholders to drive programme performance, ensure compliance with funding and governance requirements, and achieve strategic research objectives.
• Provide oversight of programme implementation including managing workplans, monitoring research KPIs and funding outcomes, identifying risks and opportunities, formulating recommendations to address issues and improve programme performance, and driving stakeholder engagement to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in programme governance, institutional reporting, and strategic initiatives development to strengthen the hospital's research ecosystem and align it with national research priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent prioritization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 15 Oct 2026

Job Responsibilities

You will lead the execution and governance of the hospital's Institutional Research Programme, working closely with Principal Investigators and key stakeholders to drive programme performance, ensure compliance with funding and governance requirements, and achieve strategic research objectives. You will provide oversight of programme implementation which includes managing workplans, monitoring research KPIs and funding outcomes, identifying risks and opportunities, formulating recommendations to address issues and improve programme performance, and driving stakeholder engagement to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. You will also play a key role in programme governance, institutional reporting, and strategic initiatives development to strengthen the hospital's research ecosystem and align it with national research priorities.

Job Requirements

Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline, with at least 4 years of relevant research administration experience

Experience in research governance processes, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) and ethics requirements, as well as research methodologies, will be advantageous

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess issues, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations

Good written and spoken communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications