Total 55 social responsibility manager job vacancies in George Town, Pulau Pinang

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Positioned to bridge the R&D between academia and industry, IME"s mission is to create innovative microelectronics technologies. We want to add value to Singapore"s semiconductor industry by enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive through R&D. We are looking for you to help us grow our partnerships with the industry. If you are excited about microelectronics and believe you can make a difference, we want you!

Job Responsibilities:

- Candidate will be required to develop, secure and manage industry partnerships.

- Candidate will also be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to promote IME’s research capabilities to interested parties.

- Candidate will be required to work alongside the ‘Technology Development’ teams to develop their strong value propositions and assist with market intelligence to shape the Technology Development teams’ R&D strategies.

- Candidate will be required to carry out account management to strengthen customer relationships.

- Candidate will be required to coordinate and engage with internal stakeholders such as A*STAR’s Industry and Enterprise Group or various other public sector agencies.

Job Requirements:

- Degree in Science or Engineering.

- At least 8 years of relevant work experience.

- Able to structure and negotiate collaboration agreements.

- Strong communication (written and verbal), marketing and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Results oriented, pro-active, and a team player.

- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment.

- Passion to develop Singapore’s semiconductor industry.

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Positioned to bridge the R&D between academia and industry, IME"s mission is to create innovative microelectronics technologies. We want to add value to Singapore"s semiconductor industry by enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive through R&D. We are looking for you to help us grow our partnerships with the industry. If you are excited about microelectronics and believe you can make a difference, we want you!

Job Responsibilities:

- Candidate will be required to develop, secure and manage industry partnerships.

- Candidate will also be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to promote IME’s research capabilities to interested parties.

- Candidate will be required to work alongside the ‘Technology Development’ teams to develop their strong value propositions and assist with market intelligence to shape the Technology Development teams’ R&D strategies.

- Candidate will be required to carry out account management to strengthen customer relationships.

- Candidate will be required to coordinate and engage with internal stakeholders such as A*STAR’s Industry and Enterprise Group or various other public sector agencies.

Job Requirements:

- Degree in Science or Engineering.

- At least 8 years of relevant work experience.

- Able to structure and negotiate collaboration agreements.

- Strong communication (written and verbal), marketing and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Results oriented, pro-active, and a team player.

- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment.

- Passion to develop Singapore’s semiconductor industry.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable full-time Postdoctoral Fellow for the project at the A*STAR Singapore Institute for Clinical Science (SICS). The candidate should have expertise in family and population issues, especially children’s development and have a social science background.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. degree in Social Sciences discipline from a recognized university
• Research expertise in topics related to trends and changes in family, population and child development
• Min. 3 years of experience with survey operation in longitudinal studies
• Advanced quantitative research skills
• Publication record in areas related to the above-specified research areas
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Strong organizational skill and interpersonal skill
• Experience with large-scale longitudinal surveys on early childhood is strongly desirable
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

About Us:

The Bioinformatics Institute at the Agency of Science, Technology and Research is at the forefront of cutting-edge research in the field of bioinformatics, contributing to advancements in drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and therapeutics, biological knowledge creation and beyond. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to join our team to lead the execution of research programmes across multiple institutes and external entities.

About This Role:

As a Programme Manager at the Bioinformatics Institute within the Agency of Science, Technology and Research, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our research programmes. This dynamic position requires a blend of strategic thinking, effective communication, and project management skills to ensure the seamless scoping, alignment and execution of cutting-edge projects.

You will be at the centre of action of interdisciplinary collaborations, working closely with research teams, external partners, and stakeholders to advance the field of bioinformatics. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking scientific discoveries while navigating the challenges of managing diverse programmes. If you are a motivated and skilled individual with a passion for scientific innovations, this role provides an exciting platform to shape the future of bioinformatics research.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programme Ownership:
   • Take ownership of research programmes together with the scientific lead, overseeing the entire lifecycle from project formation to execution.
   • Collaborate with research teams in the early phases to assist in proposal scoping and development, funding acquisition, and project initiation.
2. Project Management:
   • Utilize strong project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, on target and within resources.
   • Develop and implement project plans, track progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks, under framework agreements.
   • Work closely with scientific lead to pitch to management and gain required approvals for contract execution and funding.
   • Working with other project managers in the programme to coordinate execution and reporting.
   • Manage multiple programmes concurrently, each at different stages of development, with varying levels of attention required.
   • Prioritize and allocate resources efficiently to meet programme objectives
3. Stakeholder Management:
   • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and ensure alignment with programme goals throughout programme lifecycle.
   • Effectively communicate project updates, milestones, and potential challenges to stakeholders.
4. Conflict Management:
   • Demonstrate strong conflict resolution skills to address issues promptly and maintain positive team dynamics.
   • Navigate challenges tactfully while keeping the focus on programme objectives.
5. Strategic Partnering and Business Development:
   • Work with the Business Development team to assemble Industrial Stakeholders and Performers across Research Institutes (RI"s) to build a cohesive team for the execution of the programme.
   • Supporting on Strategy and Business Development activities when called upon.

Additional Considerations:

• Collaborative Environment: Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and knowledge-sharing across diverse research and project teams.
• Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to the evolving needs of research programmes and the institute, contributing to an agile and responsive work culture.
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in bioinformatics and related fields, strategic directions and programmes in A*STAR, integrating new knowledge into programme strategies.
• Budget Oversight: Collaborate with finance teams to monitor programme budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and sufficient resource allocation.
• Independence and Motivation: Self-motivated individual capable of driving projects and programmes independently.
• Strive for Excellence: Uphold high quality of performance, and taking initiatives to identify opportunities for programme improvement and innovation.
• Resourcefulness: Ability to get guidance and support from other job functions and divisions in A*STAR to be position the programme, resolve bottlenecks and ensure smooth execution of the programme.

Qualifications:

• PhD or other advanced degree in bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, life sciences or relevant scientific or management field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven success in programme and project management, preferably in a research or academic setting. PMP certification is a preferred.
• Strong understanding of bioinformatics and life sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and conflicting priorities.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and problem-solving.

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.

About Us:

The Bioinformatics Institute at the Agency of Science, Technology and Research is at the forefront of cutting-edge research in the field of bioinformatics, contributing to advancements in drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and therapeutics, biological knowledge creation and beyond. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to join our team to lead the execution of research programmes across multiple institutes and external entities.

About This Role:

As a Programme Manager at the Bioinformatics Institute within the Agency of Science, Technology and Research, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our research programmes. This dynamic position requires a blend of strategic thinking, effective communication, and project management skills to ensure the seamless scoping, alignment and execution of cutting-edge projects.

You will be at the centre of action of interdisciplinary collaborations, working closely with research teams, external partners, and stakeholders to advance the field of bioinformatics. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking scientific discoveries while navigating the challenges of managing diverse programmes. If you are a motivated and skilled individual with a passion for scientific innovations, this role provides an exciting platform to shape the future of bioinformatics research.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programme Ownership:
   • Take ownership of research programmes together with the scientific lead, overseeing the entire lifecycle from project formation to execution.
   • Collaborate with research teams in the early phases to assist in proposal scoping and development, funding acquisition, and project initiation.
2. Project Management:
   • Utilize strong project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, on target and within resources.
   • Develop and implement project plans, track progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks, under framework agreements.
   • Work closely with scientific lead to pitch to management and gain required approvals for contract execution and funding.
   • Working with other project managers in the programme to coordinate execution and reporting.
   • Manage multiple programmes concurrently, each at different stages of development, with varying levels of attention required.
   • Prioritize and allocate resources efficiently to meet programme objectives
3. Stakeholder Management:
   • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and ensure alignment with programme goals throughout programme lifecycle.
   • Effectively communicate project updates, milestones, and potential challenges to stakeholders.
4. Conflict Management:
   • Demonstrate strong conflict resolution skills to address issues promptly and maintain positive team dynamics.
   • Navigate challenges tactfully while keeping the focus on programme objectives.
5. Strategic Partnering and Business Development:
   • Work with the Business Development team to assemble Industrial Stakeholders and Performers across Research Institutes (RI"s) to build a cohesive team for the execution of the programme.
   • Supporting on Strategy and Business Development activities when called upon.

Additional Considerations:

• Collaborative Environment: Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and knowledge-sharing across diverse research and project teams.
• Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to the evolving needs of research programmes and the institute, contributing to an agile and responsive work culture.
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in bioinformatics and related fields, strategic directions and programmes in A*STAR, integrating new knowledge into programme strategies.
• Budget Oversight: Collaborate with finance teams to monitor programme budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and sufficient resource allocation.
• Independence and Motivation: Self-motivated individual capable of driving projects and programmes independently.
• Strive for Excellence: Uphold high quality of performance, and taking initiatives to identify opportunities for programme improvement and innovation.
• Resourcefulness: Ability to get guidance and support from other job functions and divisions in A*STAR to be position the programme, resolve bottlenecks and ensure smooth execution of the programme.

Qualifications:

• PhD or other advanced degree in bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, life sciences or relevant scientific or management field.
• Proven success in programme and project management, preferably in a research or academic setting. PMP certification is a preferred.
• Strong understanding of bioinformatics and life sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and conflicting priorities.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and problem-solving.

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.

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Positioned to bridge the R&D between academia and industry, IME"s mission is to create innovative microelectronics technologies. We want to add value to Singapore"s semiconductor industry by enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive through R&D. We are looking for you to help us grow our partnerships with the industry. If you are excited about microelectronics and believe you can make a difference, we want you!

Job Responsibilities:

- Candidate will be required to develop, secure and manage industry partnerships.

- Candidate will also be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to promote IME’s research capabilities to interested parties.

- Candidate will be required to work alongside the ‘Technology Development’ teams to develop their strong value propositions and assist with market intelligence to shape the Technology Development teams’ R&D strategies.

- Candidate will be required to carry out account management to strengthen customer relationships.

- Candidate will be required to coordinate and engage with internal stakeholders such as A*STAR’s Industry and Enterprise Group or various other public sector agencies.

Job Requirements:

- Degree in Science or Engineering.

- At least 8 years of relevant work experience.

- Able to structure and negotiate collaboration agreements.

- Strong communication (written and verbal), marketing and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Results oriented, pro-active, and a team player.

- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment.

- Passion to develop Singapore’s semiconductor industry.

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Positioned to bridge the R&D between academia and industry, IME"s mission is to create innovative microelectronics technologies. We want to add value to Singapore"s semiconductor industry by enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive through R&D. We are looking for you to help us grow our partnerships with the industry. If you are excited about microelectronics and believe you can make a difference, we want you!

Job Responsibilities:

- Candidate will be required to develop, secure and manage industry partnerships.

- Candidate will also be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to promote IME’s research capabilities to interested parties.

- Candidate will be required to work alongside the ‘Technology Development’ teams to develop their strong value propositions and assist with market intelligence to shape the Technology Development teams’ R&D strategies.

- Candidate will be required to carry out account management to strengthen customer relationships.

- Candidate will be required to coordinate and engage with internal stakeholders such as A*STAR’s Industry and Enterprise Group or various other public sector agencies.

Job Requirements:

- Degree in Science or Engineering.

- At least 8 years of relevant work experience.

- Able to structure and negotiate collaboration agreements.

- Strong communication (written and verbal), marketing and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Results oriented, pro-active, and a team player.

- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment.

- Passion to develop Singapore’s semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e., A*STAR Research Institutes, A*STAR Biomedical Research Council (BMRC), A*STAR Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) and Innovation & Enterprise (I&E), Corporate Group and HQ Procurement) to forecast demand and to identify, execute new and/or existing Demand Aggregation projects in Consumables and Services to achieve cost savings and efficiency.
2. Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
3. Managing a list of approved suppliers and perform as functional bridge amongst suppliers as well as internal stakeholders. Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance and quality.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a stable supply chain.
5. Coordinating the administrative tasks (i.e., business review meetings, etc) with the suppliers.
6. Preparing and populating monthly reports.
7. Participating and assisting with ad-hoc projects.

Requirements:

1. Degree in any relevant fields with at least more than 5 years relevant experience
2. Experience in biomedical or engineering consumables purchasing is advantages
3. Possess strategic thinking skills and attention to details.
4. Strong team collaboration skills.
5. Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e., A*STAR Research Institutes, A*STAR Biomedical Research Council (BMRC), A*STAR Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) and Innovation & Enterprise (I&E), Corporate Group and HQ Procurement) to forecast demand and to identify, execute new and/or existing Demand Aggregation projects in Consumables and Services to achieve cost savings and efficiency.
2. Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
3. Managing a list of approved suppliers and perform as functional bridge amongst suppliers as well as internal stakeholders. Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance and quality.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a stable supply chain.
5. Coordinating the administrative tasks (i.e., business review meetings, etc) with the suppliers.
6. Preparing and populating monthly reports.
7. Participating and assisting with ad-hoc projects.

Requirements:

1. Degree in any relevant fields with at least 3 years of relevant experience
2. Experience in biomedical or engineering consumables purchasing is advantages
3. Possess strategic thinking skills and attention to details.
4. Strong team collaboration skills.
5. Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for day-to-day business data management and regular business report preparations, which includes SAP material master maintenance, data integrity checking and statistics.
• Daily monitoring of basic system health and to flag out any inconsistency in API/System functions when found/reported.
• Daily monitoring of system backend jobs and ensure transactional data are interfacing in healthy state with external/internal system.
• To support Business Analytics, extracting and reorganizing original data, dealing with data related issues with other departments.
• Responsible for data preparation, data mining, to create/identify opportunities through analytics, to optimize business objectives.
• Communicate findings and insights to relevant stakeholders in order to assist Manager in making data-driven decisions in KPI assessments.
• Drive continuous improvements /optimization of campaign performance tracking report with business while complying to A*STAR policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma (with at least 5 years or more relevant experience), preferably Business Analytics, Information systems or Computer Science.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience solving problems using data and providing practical business insights.
• Self-Starter with a strong sense of urgency.
• Aptitude to challenge the status quo, think outside the box, and question what has been done.
• Comfortable with dealing with sets of data points from different sources.
• Qualities of matured thinking, dependable and requires minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

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.

Job Description

The Office of Business Development and Industry Engagement (OBI) is looking for a suitable candidate to provide admin support and be part of the team in the research translation journey of bringing GIS’ research to industry. The candidate will play an active role in liaising with our research collaborators/partners. The candidate shall demonstrate keen business acumen by understanding the collaborators’ technical requirements and coordinating internally with the various stakeholders to deliver viable business solutions.

1. Lead and organise legal documentation (i.e. NDA, MTA, RCA, etc) drafting, review, discussion, and negotiations with collaborators in accordance with A*STAR’s guidelines
2. Develop a network of institutional relationships with the industry, academic institutions, clinical communities and government agencies
3. Create and identify strategic collaborative partnerships with potential industrial collaborators to introduce GIS’ capabilities.
4. Plan, coordinate, organise and host meetings/symposia/visits/trips – locally and overseas
5. Develop sustainable relationships with new and existing partners throughout the lifecycle
6. Work with various A*STAR stakeholders to manage various business development/research partnership processes
7. Create, support, track and measure all engagements with assigned partners/collaborators
8. Under IP management and TDs, the candidate will liaise with PIs on Technology Disclosures and ETPL IP filing and participate in lab notebooks audit with other team members
9. Assist with other ad-hoc duties

Job Requirements:

1. Degree in scientific discipline or Diploma holder with relevant experience of 5 years
2. 1-2 years of industry or research experience
3. Well versed in written, communication, organisational and administrative skills
4. Customer-oriented and a team player
5. Resourcefulness and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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.

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Positioned to bridge the R&D between academia and industry, IME"s mission is to create innovative technologies and add value to Singapore"s semiconductor industry by enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive through R&D and cultivating a technology talent pool to inject new knowledge to the industry.

The Research, Talent, and Planning (RTP) office in IME is looking for a resourceful self-starter to plan and manage the events portfolio in IME. Reporting to the Planning Office within IME, the candidate is entrusted with the coordination and execution of internal and external events, especially outreach activities, technical workshops, and seminars. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across various R&D departments within IME and the opportunity to engage with external stakeholders throughout the event planning and implementation phases.

Job Responsibilities:

- Take the lead for planning, organizing, and overseeing IME"s internal and external events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to event objectives.

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to manage all event operations (eDMs, vendors, budget, venue, invitations etc.)

- Evaluate event’s success and prepare post event report.

- Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as mass communications, hospitality/events management.

- Knowledge and experience in digital content design and creation using Canva, photoshop and creation/others. Experience as an emcee is an advantage.

- More than 2 years of experience in relevant fields.

- Familiarity with project management, microelectronics or semiconductor industry is an advantage.

- Proactive, creative, responsive, detail-oriented, with the ability to work quickly across shifting priorities and tight timelines with the goal of delivering best-in-class service, quality, and accuracy.

- High degree of confidence, adaptability, and professionalism in interacting and communicating with partners, government agencies, high-profile leaders in the industry and education institutes.

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Positioned to bridge the R&D between academia and industry, IME"s mission is to create innovative technologies and add value to Singapore"s semiconductor industry by enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive through R&D and cultivating a technology talent pool to inject new knowledge to the industry.

The Research, Talent, and Planning (RTP) office in IME is looking for a resourceful self-starter to plan and manage the events portfolio in IME. Reporting to the Planning Office within IME, the candidate is entrusted with the coordination and execution of internal and external events, especially outreach activities, technical workshops, and seminars. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across various R&D departments within IME and the opportunity to engage with external stakeholders throughout the event planning and implementation phases.

Job Responsibilities:

- Take the lead for planning, organizing, and overseeing IME"s internal and external events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to event objectives.

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to manage all event operations (eDMs, vendors, budget, venue, invitations etc.)

- Evaluate event’s success and prepare post event report.

- Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as mass communications, hospitality/events management.

- Knowledge and experience in digital content design and creation using Canva, photoshop and creation/others. Experience as an emcee is an advantage.

- More than 2 years of experience in relevant fields.

- Familiarity with project management, microelectronics or semiconductor industry is an advantage.

- Proactive, creative, responsive, detail-oriented, with the ability to work quickly across shifting priorities and tight timelines with the goal of delivering best-in-class service, quality, and accuracy.

- High degree of confidence, adaptability, and professionalism in interacting and communicating with partners, government agencies, high-profile leaders in the industry and education institutes.

The Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) is a premier research institute at A*STAR whose mission is to harness biology for transformational bio-therapeutics and diagnostics. In this role, you will be working with the IMCB researchers, grant agencies as well as A*STAR finance, councils, and the central research office to provide relevant grant-related support to the institute.

Job Description: the role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Ensure that all grant proposal submissions meet the requirements as set by the respective granting agency.
• Review annual progress reports and final reports for various grants and ensure that these are submitted on time.
• Attend to requests from the granting agencies pertaining to budget scrubbing, letter of award and other steps required for timely activation of new grants.
• Assist investigators with changes related to their grants (deviation/variation requests).
• Work closely with A*STAR research office, councils, and finance regarding ad hoc requests for grant-related data and pending tasks.
• Serve as the institutional admin and help with creation and activation of accounts for grant-related portals such as IGMS and iGrants.
• Tabulate and track the grants of the institute to ensure easy extraction of grant data whenever required.
• Promptly attend to grant-related queries from investigators.
• Define timelines for internal review and approval SOP of grant calls and communicate to researchers for grant applications.
• Monitor, report and analyse grant application activities as well provide timely updates to management on grant status.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Science or equivalent.
• Preferably with at least 3 years of working experience.
• Experience and/or keen interest in work related to governance/ policy/ research administration, especially in the research & development sector, is an advantage.
• Good team player with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Meticulous, resourceful, able to multi-task and work independently.
• Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across functional groups and levels.
• Interested in science and technology.
• Proficient in M365 and related applications.
• Prior experience in dashboard reporting and/or project management is a plus.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager (Grant Administrator) to assist the Deputy Director (Resource Management) in grant administration and management for the Skin Research Institute of Singapore and A*STAR Skin Research Labs

Roles & Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work with the Deputy Director (Resource Management) and Director Corporate Services for the administration of the grant calls as part of a “Grantor role” which include, but are not limited to:

* Grant issuance including preparing for roadshows, sending out emails to announce the grant call, ensuring all relevant documents such as grant info sheet, application form, budget template etc. are in place

* Post grant call closure matters such as performing completeness checks, collating all complete applications, organizing proposal review meetings, compiling evaluation scores, preparation of meeting agenda, slides and recording of minutes, grant outcome announcement, preparation of Letters of Award, reporting templates, budget schedules etc.

* Perform the role of “Officer-in-charge” for the Grant(s);

* Verify and monitor claims for grant expenses for the Grant.

· "Grantee" Grant management role - Work with colleagues and Principal Investigators (PIs) for pre-award and post award management of a full suite of Grants (from A*STAR, NRF, NMRC etc.) which include, but are not limited to:

• Liaising with funders and collaborating institutions on grant-related matters;
• Supporting PIs in grant administration and reporting, and ensure compliance with grants terms and conditions;
• Monitoring project progress and fund utilization;
• Supporting PIs on budgeting and cashflow projections to facilitate submission of grant applications;
• Supporting PIs on grant variations such as budget virement, change in scope, grant extension etc.
• Assist in preparation of internal control measures including the required audits;
• Assist in preparation of management reports and presentations;
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain accurate and current records of grant information at all times;
• Liaise with colleagues and A*STAR Finance in project accounts creation and activation for newly awarded grants;
• Provide secretariat and logistics support for SRIS meetings and events as and when required;
• Other ad-hoc duties, assignments and projects as may be assigned by Executive Director or Director, SRIS and A*SRL.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications – bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related fields with at least 8 years of relevant experience in grants management.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management will be an advantage
• Quick, meticulous, resourceful, and creative problem solver who works well independently as well as in a team and under pressure.
• Uses sound judgment and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties.
• Highly organized and enjoys grant administration, documentation, management reporting and administration
• Excellent communication skills - able to clearly and concisely express technical and non-technical information in oral and written form to all levels in the organization.
• Strong negotiation and people skills.
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities in a research environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and Powerpoint.

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.