Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Planning

Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in clinical research and innovation in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager for Planning. The role involves coordinating key initiatives, managing administrative tasks, and supporting meetings. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and have at least three years of experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience managing funding initiatives.
• Strong technical knowledge in health care and/or clinical science is an advantage.
• Experience with meeting secretariat function is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth planning and execution of key goals.
• Handle administrative support tasks including budget planning and procurement.
• Attend and take on a secretariat role for CRIS Board meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biotechnology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Planning

Overview

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together six national R&D, clinical translation, and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system. The Business Entities under CRIS include:

• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are about clinical trials and research, we want you!

What you will be working on

The Role:

• Work with key stakeholders in CRIS and the Business Units to ensure smooth planning and execution of the organisation’s key goals.
• Develop key initiatives within CRIS and the Business Units.
• Handle administrative support tasks as part of the CRIS Planning function, including coordinating with other corporate functions for budget planning, managing procurement activities (sourcing quotations, raising purchase orders, processing invoices, ensuring compliance), drafting funding papers, and communicating initiatives to stakeholders.
• Attend and support CRIS Board meetings and other selected meetings by managing approval processes, coordinating schedules, consolidating agenda and materials, recording minutes, tracking tasks, and logistics arrangements.
• Track performance measures for key initiatives and manage periodic reports to management and stakeholders.
• Participate in ad-hoc planning and strategy tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including managing funding initiatives and report writing.
• Experience or strong knowledge in healthcare and/or clinical science is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with meeting secretariat functions is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, resourceful, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to capture key points in discussions and organize them into structured workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Positive attitude and pleasant personality.

What you need to know

The successful candidate will be offered a 3-year renewable contract. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information about CRIS and its entities, visit:

• CRIS – https://www.cris.sg
• SCRI – https://www.scri.edu.sg
• NHIC – https://www.nhic.sg
• ACTRIS – https://www.actris.sg
• PRECISE – https://www.npm.sg
• STCC – https://www.stcc.sg
• CADENCE – https://www.cris.sg/our-programmes/cadence/