A*STAR

(Senior) Assistant Director, (Senior) Manager, STDR Coordinating Office

A*STAR
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About the role

AI summarised

Develop strategies and manage projects within the drug discovery and development space, contributing to the local drug development scene and supporting the growth of Singapore’s biotech ecosystem.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the overall strategy for the STDR programme, including plans for ecosystem development.
  • Provide oversight and management to the programme, implementing changes and interventions to ensure goals are achieved.
  • Organise and participate in the review, selection, and grants administration process of the programme.
  • Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports of the programme to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage multi-institutional research projects and act as a liaison between the research teams and stakeholders.
  • Conduct active project management to monitor and track the progress, timeline, and budget of projects, including supporting translation/commercialisation efforts.
  • Organise and coordinate training events such as symposia, workshops, seminars, and industry engagement sessions.

Requirements

  • Degree or postgraduate degree in the Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
  • 2 years of working experience in the Biomedical, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals or Biotech industry, or in a science-business role.
  • Strong organisational, planning and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Independent and a strong team player.
  • Ability to thrive in complex situations involving multiple stakeholders across functional groups and levels.