Senior Programme Manager, Pharma Innovation & Partnerships

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research is seeking a Programme Manager/Senior Programme Manager to lead end-to-end planning, development and management of PIPS innovation projects in Singapore. You will collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, researchers, technology providers, and government agencies to identify innovation opportunities and drive funded projects.

You will administer grants, monitor budgets, support technology transfer, and prepare governance updates while contributing to marketing, publications and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development, technology innovation, programme management or related environment.
• Experience in project planning, budget monitoring, governance reporting, KPI tracking and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with industry partners, researchers, technology providers and government agencies.
• Strong written communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to assess and communicate scientific or technical information and translate into clear project plans, recommendations and industry-relevant outcomes.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and/or a recognised project-management certification, such as PMP, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct local and international technology landscape assessments covering scientific and technological capabilities at research/academic institutions and private sector that are relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Collaborate with industry subject matter experts to identify innovation topics to focus on and define priority problem statements.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with academic researchers, technology providers, and commercial organizations to expand the PIPS network and strengthen its innovation ecosystem.
• Scope, evaluate, award, and manage innovation projects in collaboration with stakeholders, including grantors, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, researchers, and technology providers.
• Administer research grants, monitor budgets and expenditure, and ensure the appropriate use of research funding in accordance with applicable policies and grant requirements.
• Facilitate technology transfer, adoption, and implementation by pharmaceutical end users, working with project partners to translate research outcomes into practical applications at member’s manufacturing and R&D facilities.
• Support the Programme Director in hosting PIPS governance meetings and preparing management updates, performance reports, presentations, and other internal reporting materials.
• Lead and contribute to marketing, communications, publications and publicity initiatives that promote the programme, its projects, and its impact.
• Plan and deliver programme events, including annual workshops, networking sessions, company roadshows, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Provide project management support, track KPIs and ensure compliance with PIPS governance requirements e.g. report generation, stage gate reviews, project closures, etc.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Budget monitoring

Governance reporting

KPI tracking

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/pharmaceutical sciences

Postgraduate qualification or PMP certification (advantageous)

Job description

A*STAR Research is seeking a Programme Manager/Senior Programme Manager to lead end-to-end planning, development and management of PIPS innovation projects in Singapore. You will collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, researchers, technology providers, and government agencies to identify innovation opportunities and drive funded projects.

You will administer grants, monitor budgets, support technology transfer, and prepare governance updates while contributing to marketing, publications and