Senior Manager, Prog and Grant Management

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization based in Singapore is hiring a Senior Manager/Assistant Director in the Diagnostics Development Hub. The role involves overseeing early-stage innovation projects, providing scientific oversight, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a life sciences degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in diagnostics or medical device R&D. Strong project management and effective communication skills are vital for success in this position. The organization offers a dynamic environment conducive to innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in diagnostics or medical device R&D.
• Hands-on exposure to assay development or digital health solutions.
• Prior experience in project/programme/grant administration will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific oversight for funded projects.
• Manage oversight and administration of funded projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders to align project objectives.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Education

Degree/postgraduate in life science, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub) is Singapore's national platform that enables efficient andeffective productization of fit‑for‑purpose In‑Vitro Diagnostics and Digital Health solution for health and economic impact. DxD Hub has cross‑cutting, multidisciplinary diagnostics product development capabilities that spans across Molecular Diagnostics, Proteomics, Digital Health and Integrated Point‑of‑Care diagnostics. We work with public and private partners, supporting the transformation of the Medtech landscape in Singapore through innovative solutions.

This opening is for a role as a Senior Manager/Assistant Director in DxD Hub's Programme Office, which oversees early‑stage (TRL 2 to 3) needs‑driven innovation projects positioned for commercial uptake in Diagnostics & Digital Health.

Job Description:

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Scientific Oversight & Technical Governance

• Provide scientific oversight for funded projects, ensuring robust experimental design, adherence to validationstandards, and alignment with TRL 2–3 objectives. Prepare technical evaluation summaries and recommendations for programme leadership and review committees.
• Track project progress against technical milestones and TRL advancement; develop dashboards and reportssummarizing scientific outcomes, risks, and impact metrics.

Project & Product Management

• Provide oversight and management of funded projects, including submissions and variation requests, assessing eligibility based on grant guidelines, and resolving operational challenges.
• Work closely with DxD Hub's product development team to ensure funded projects align with the overall development roadmap and commercialization strategy.
• Coordinate technical deliverables and timelines to integrate with downstream productisation activities.
• Drive end-to-end project management for assigned programmes, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and monitoring progress against milestones. Ensure timely delivery of outputs and adherence to governance and compliance requirements.
• Identify technical risks in project execution and propose mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with Principal Investigators, clinicians, and industry partners to align project objectives with translational goals and commercialization pathways.

Grant Administration Leadership

• Organize and facilitate end-to-end grant administration processes, including due diligence, application review, evaluation panel coordination, award processing, disbursements, and variations in line with approved budgets, milestones, and A*STAR governance policies.

Process Improvement & Best Practices

• Support amendments to internal operational processes for efficiency and alignment with A*STAR best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Degree/postgraduate in life science, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in diagnostics or medical device R&D, with hands‑on exposure to assaydevelopment or digital health solutions.
• Prior experience in project/programme/grant administration will be an advantage.
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills.
• Able to work in cross functional teams.
• Able to work outside of organizational boundaries to engage external stakeholders as necessary. Able to identify and contextualise stakeholder issues.
• Well‑organised, able to manage time and prioritise assigned tasks to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Able to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Self‑starter who is pro‑active, quality conscious and results oriented.
• Willingness to learn, with adaptability and flexibility to take on required/necessary tasks beyond the jobdescription.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.