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Executive / Senior Executive

Executive / Senior Executive

2026-03-29

Location

Singapore

Duke-NUS Medical School

Type

Full-time

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related
Diploma holders with 5+ years relevant experience
Prior research administration experience advantageous
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Research Areas

Research Funding Governance
Grant Pre/Post-Award Administration
Biomedical Research Grants
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Executive / Senior Executive

Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research administration team in Duke-NUS Medical School. The team works closely 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-award and post-award administration for research grants and agreements in compliance with funder requirements and University policies.
  • Provide information to faculty and research staff on funding opportunities and grant calls.
  • Review grant applications for completeness and facilitate timely submissions.
  • Create and activate project accounts.
  • Verify manpower recruitment and transfers for grant-funded positions.
  • Manage grant variations, extensions and other change requests.
  • Ensure timely submission of progress and final reports, and support proper project closeout.
  • 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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or other related disciplines.
  • Entry-level candidates or Diploma holders with at least 5 years of relevant experience may also be considered.
  • Prior work experience in research administration or academic environment would be advantageous.
  • Proactive, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Meticulous, well-organized and able to multi-task.
  • Have good interpersonal skills and is able to work well in teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel.

More Information

Job requisition ID: 31592

Req ID: 31592

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Executive / Senior Executive role at Duke-NUS?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field. Entry-level or Diploma holders with 5+ years relevant experience considered. Prior research administration or academic experience advantageous. Must be proactive, detail-oriented, organized, team player, proficient in MS Office. Check executive jobs for similar roles.

📋What are the main responsibilities in research grant management?

Key duties include managing external research funding, overseeing pre-award and post-award administration, reviewing applications, creating project accounts, verifying recruitment, handling variations/extensions, submitting reports, developing SOPs, and liaising with funders. Supports Duke-NUS competitiveness in grants. Explore research jobs for more opportunities.

💼Is prior experience in research administration necessary?

Not strictly required for entry-level with Bachelor’s, but prior work in research administration or academic environment advantageous. Diploma holders need at least 5 years relevant experience. Skills like attention to detail, multitasking, and interpersonal abilities essential. See admin jobs for entry points.

What is the application deadline and job ID?

Applications close on March 29, 2026. Job requisition ID: 31592. Apply via Duke-NUS channels. Position in dynamic Singapore research team. Visit higher ed jobs for updates.

🌍Does this role offer visa sponsorship or relocation?

No mention of visa sponsorship in posting. Assumed for local candidates in Singapore. Contact Duke-NUS HR for details. Ideal for those with research grant experience. Related roles at university jobs.

🛠️What skills are essential for success in this position?

Proactive mindset, exceptional attention to detail, meticulous organization, multitasking ability, good interpersonal skills for team liaison, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Supports governance in biomedical research funding. Prep with academic CV tips.

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