Assistant Manager, Cardiovascular-Metabolic Programme (2-year contract)

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Description

The incumbent will serve as a member of the Cardiovascular-Metabolic Disease Translational Research Programme under the leadership of Professor Roger Foo who is the Principal Investigator.

Project Administration

• Involve in planning, executing, and closing projects with multiple stakeholders, including coordinating resources, managing a team, and ensuring that project goals are met on time and within resources.
• Primary point of contact for all project-related communications. Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide regular updates.
• Work with other project stakeholders and researchers to coordinate execution and reporting.

Research Governance

• Manage overall day-to-day administrative activities for the Principal Investigator on ethical and agreement matters.

Project Engagement

• Manage day-to-day activities as required for participant recruitment and follow-ups, as well as outreach and partnership activities.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator to support industry engagements and projects.
• Promote and communicate research achievements, outcomes, and societal impact through presentations and social media engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's in any discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Prior experience working in/with the scientific research industry.
• Active listening and good communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills.
• Independent and a good team player.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong time-management and organization skills.
• Good proficiency in MS Office applications such as PowerPoint and Excel.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department: Dean's Office (Medicine)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 28107