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Assistant Manager

2026-07-27

Location

Singapore

Duke-NUS Medical School

Type

Full-time

Required Qualifications

Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field

4-6 years research administration experience

1+ year managerial/supervisory role

Familiar with local funding policies

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Research Areas

Research Grants Administration

Pre- and Post-Award Management

Research Funding Governance

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Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research administration team in Duke-NUS Medical School which works with various stakeholders including faculty members, senior management, interdisciplinary offices within the University and in the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre. The candidate will support the management of functions including ensuring effective governance of research funding awarded to the School. Key responsibilities include:

Manage external research funding awarded to Duke-NUS, ensuring proper governance and support the School’s competitiveness in securing grants.
Oversee pre- and post-award administration for research grants and agreements in compliance with funder requirements and University policies.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to follow through on issues in a timely manner.
Establish effective relationships with funders and be well versed in the grant framework and policies of various funders
Manage, supervise and co-ordinate work of the team
Ensure that the timelines of the team are met while maintaining high standards of work
Develop and implement robust work processes, SOPs, and guidelines for efficient grant administration.
Liaise with external funders and internal departments on grant-related matters, ensuring smooth coordination and issue resolution.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field
4 to 6 years of experience in research administration, preferably with at least 1 year in a managerial related role.
Able to priortise and multi-task with some supervisory role.
Familiar with local funding policies, terms and conditions.
Meticulous and well-organised.
Strong interpersonal skills and able to work well in teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel.

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