Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Research Office) Contract

Sengkang General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Office Coordinator to support day-to-day operations. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, managing grants, and ensuring compliance with research policies. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Life Sciences or Allied Health and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and strong interpersonal skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute actively to clinical and nursing research initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in research administration.
• Ability to think critically and maintain trustworthiness.
• Proficient in English with good writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals.
• Review and negotiate research contracts and monitor grant expenditures.
• Organize research-related meetings and workshops.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Allied health

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

The incumbent provides support and ensures the day-to-day smooth operations of Research Office. Working with the management, he/she will be responsible to liaise with various stakeholders/agencies to support the research activities in Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) and be actively involved in implementing SingHealth / National Medical Research Council (NMRC) / Ministry of Health (MOH) research polices. He/she will provide support for the research projects which focus on Clinical, Nursing and Allied health research initiatives in SKH and oversee the improvement and implementation of research administration.

Responsibilities

• Grant and Contract Management: Assist staff in identifying funding opportunities.
• Grant and Contract Management: Support the preparation, submission, and tracking of grant proposals.
• Grant and Contract Management: Review and negotiate research contracts and agreements.
• Grant and Contract Management: Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.
• Grant and Contract Management: Liaise with finance departments to ensure accurate billing and fund disbursement.
• Compliance and Ethics: Review and coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) and ethics committee submissions.
• Compliance and Ethics: Maintain records for audits and reporting purposes.
• Administrative Support: Organize research-related meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Administrative Support: Provide guidance to staff on research policies and procedures.
• Others: Foster a collaborative and compliant research environment.
• Others: Develop and implement process improvements for research administration.
• Others: Any related duties as assigned by Research Director.

Education, Training and Experience

• Education / Qualifications: Preferably degree in Life Sciences or Allied health with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• The candidate must be matured, able to think critically and is sensitive to cross-cultural values and trustworthiness.
• Prior experience in research administration would be an advantage.
• Proficient in English language and possess good writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently at a high level are desired.