Senior Director, Research Operations & IACUC Partnerships

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Job summary

Singapore National Eye Centre seeks a Senior Assistant Director for the Office of Research to oversee IACUC operations and foster collaborations. You will supervise the secretariat, coordinate multi-institutional initiatives, and help align research strategy with national priorities.

The role requires a postgraduate degree with extensive managerial experience, excellent English, and strong communication and leadership abilities. You will liaise across teams to drive strategic action plans.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or MSc with at least 12 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in management.
• Experience as a researcher or in clinical/translational research is advantageous.
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills; English fluency required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, databases, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the IACUC secretariat function and day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate multi-institutional and strategic collaborations.
• Align the Office of Research strategy with national research agenda and actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Master's in Science

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Presentation software

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Senior Assistant Director, Office of Research

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 27 Sept 2026

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