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Assistant Director/ Senior Assistant Director, Planning & Ops, A*SRL

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 2 weeks ago
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About the role

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Join the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) and A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL) as an experienced Grant Administrator. This hands-on role supports the Deputy Director and Director in comprehensive grant administration and management, requiring you to become the institute's expert on all matters related to grant lifecycle from call dissemination to completion.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full suite of pre-award and post-award grants (A*STAR, NRF, NMRC, etc.) from the Grantee perspective.
  • Liaise with funders and collaborating institutions regarding grant-related matters.
  • Announce new Grant calls, detail grantor requirements, and establish internal submission timelines for the institute.
  • Support Principal Investigators (PIs) with budgeting and cashflow projections to ensure timely grant application submissions.
  • Oversee grant administration, reporting, and compliance with all funder terms and conditions.
  • Monitor project progress and fund utilization, including supporting variations like budget virement or scope changes.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact within the institute for all grant-related inquiries.
  • Assist in preparing internal control measures, including required audits and management reports/presentations.
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for managing different types of grants from initial call to post-call.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in grants management.
  • Proven ability to work with both Grantee and Grantor administration roles is advantageous.
  • Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail in documentation and administration.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information to all levels.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and thrive under pressure in a dynamic research environment.