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Manager (Research Planning & Partnerships), GIS

On-site in Singapore·Added 25 days ago (last checked 14 Oct)

A*STAR

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Overview

Skills

Project Management

The role

About the Role

Precision Health is a key strategic focus under Singapore's RIE2030 Human Health and Potential domain. The National Precision Medicine (NPM) programme, launched in 2017, includes one of the world's largest multi-ethnic Asian population cohorts, comprising 100,000 participants in Singapore.

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Manager to join the Research Planning & Partnerships team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally significant precision health initiatives while working closely with researchers, clinicians, healthcare institutions, universities, public sector agencies, and funding partners.

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable professional with strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development experience. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator, capable of building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, coordinating multiple workstreams, and supporting strategic initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the monitoring of research programmes and strategic initiatives related to the precision health.
Manage project timelines, deliverables, budgets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting requirements to ensure successful programme execution.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across healthcare institutions, universities, public sector agencies, and funding bodies.
Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional collaborations to support programme objectives and partnership initiatives.
Organise and support stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, governance meetings, and ecosystem-wide events.
Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials for leadership, partners, and stakeholders.
Monitor developments in precision medicine, genomics, healthcare innovation, and related policy or regulatory landscapes, and provide concise updates to support strategic planning.
Identify potential issues and risks, proactively propose solutions, and adapt effectively to evolving priorities and programme needs.

Job Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, partnership management or research administration within the healthcare, biomedical, research, or innovation sectors.
Demonstrated experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, briefing papers, and stakeholder communications.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment, taking ownership of initiatives, and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
Highly organised, detail-oriented, agile, resourceful, and adaptable, with a positive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.