Senior Manager / Manager (Project Management) for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics

Senior Manager / Manager (Project Management) for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Initiative (NATi) Coordinating Office

Nucleic acid therapeutics, in particular RNA medicines, are revolutionizing the discovery and development of drugs and vaccines. Singapore has strengths in this area that need to be rapidly built upon and expanded.

NATi aims to drive the R&D of RNA medicines into the clinic, through developing new enabling technologies; partnering with industry on technologies and assets; supporting researchers in their development of RNA medicines; and developing alliances with clinical and regulatory key opinion leaders. Singapore aims to become a world-class hub for nucleic acid therapeutics, which would achieve excellence in research and clinical translation, strengthen resilience against future pandemics, and support a vibrant biotech ecosystem.

The Senior Manager / Manager (Project Management) will work closely with NATi Leadership to support the planning and execution of a national-level programme in RNA medicines. This role involves coordinating efforts and leveraging capabilities A*STAR, universities, and academic medical centers across Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, evaluate, fund, coordinate, track, and actively manage projects to create a cohesive ecosystem of capabilities
• Ensure successful delivery of NATi projects while managing risks
• Identify and resolve roadblocks creatively and collaboratively within established policies and procedures
• Facilitate communication and cultivate positive relationships between internal and external stakeholders, including the governing board, advisory board, external reviewers, lead investigators, and collaborators
• Uphold best practices for governance, compliance, project/risk management, financial prudence, and documentation
• Develop and implement procedures to improve project lifecycle management
• Contribute to ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 2 years of project management, grant administration, programme building, venture creation, and/or related work experience in the public or private sector
• Bachelor or Masters (PhD is advantageous but not necessary) in biochemistry, biomedical / life sciences, biomedical engineering, business management with experience in a biomedical research environment, or an equivalent discipline
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, CITPM) is preferred; otherwise, a solid understanding of project management principles is required
• In-depth knowledge of drug discovery and development is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and lead productive meetings
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to build positive relationships and work constructively within teams
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with hybrid work