Strategic Head Academic Research Administration & Development

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) invites applications for the position of Head, Academic Research Administration & Development in Singapore to lead strategic research management and development initiatives.

The role requires close collaboration with academic leadership, research centres, and external partners to enhance performance, funding opportunities, and operational efficiency across research support processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years’ experience in research administration.
• Proven leadership to guide teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Proficient MS Office skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Drive research planning and initiatives to strengthen performance, impact, and collaboration.
• Oversee grant sourcing, application support, award administration, and post-award management.
• Lead and enhance research support processes, systems, and services.
• Work closely with senior management, internal teams, research centres, and external partners.
• Analyse research performance and output, support budgeting and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Grant management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) invites applications for the position of Head, Academic Research Administration & Development in Singapore to lead strategic research management and development initiatives.

The role requires close collaboration with academic leadership, research centres, and external partners to enhance performance, funding opportunities, and operational efficiency across research support processes.