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The Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub) is Singapore's national platform that enables efficient and effective productization of fit-for-purpose In-Vitro Diagnostics and Digital Health solution for health and economic impact. DxD Hub has cross-cutting, multidisciplinary diagnostics product development capabilities that spans across Molecular Diagnostics, Proteomics, Digital Health and Integrated Point-of-Care diagnostics. We work with public and private partners, supporting the transformation of the Medtech landscape in Singapore through innovative solutions.
This opening is for a role as an Assistant Manager / Manager in DxD Hub's Programme Office, which oversees early-stage (TRL 2 to 3) needs-driven innovation projects positioned for commercial uptake in Diagnostics & Digital Health.
Job Description:
The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
End-to-End Grant Administration
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Organize and administer the full grant lifecycle, from pre- to post-award, including due diligence, processing and review of applications, coordinating evaluation panels, preparing and processing grant awards, disbursements, and variations in line with approved budgets, milestones, and A*STAR grant governance policies.
Project Oversight and Governance
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Provide oversight and management of funded projects, including monitoring submissions, variation requests, and assessing eligibility based on grant guidelines. Assist in resolving operational issues and challenges related to project execution.
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Drive end-to-end project management for assigned programmes, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and monitoring progress against milestones. Ensure timely delivery of outputs and adherence to governance and compliance requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as liaison between HQ A*STAR, research teams, host institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and alignment of objectives.
Reporting and Performance Tracking
Process Improvement
Secretariat Duties
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Perform secretariat functions for funding initiatives, including organizing grant calls, convening evaluation panels, and managing stakeholder engagement activities.
Requirements:
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Degree in life science, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering or equivalent. Prior experience in grant administration will be an advantage.
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Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
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Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills.
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Able to work in cross functional teams.
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Able to work outside of organizational boundaries to engage external stakeholders as necessary. Able to identify and contextualise stakeholder issues.
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Well-organized, able to manage time and prioritize assigned tasks to deliver results under tight timelines.
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Able to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
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Self-starter who is pro-active, quality conscious and results oriented.
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Willingness to learn, with adaptability and flexibility to take on required/necessary tasks beyond the job description.
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