Job Responsibilities:

• To be the officer-in-charge (OIC) for selected Research Groups or Reserach Programmes on resource and budget related matters.

• To assist in the management of pre/post awarded research grants and industry projects which includes, but not limited to:
  • Liaising with grantor and collaborating institutions on grant or project matters.
  • Advise PI on budgeting matters for grant proposal.
  • Support the Principal Investigator (PI) in grant administration, reporting, and ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.
  • Liaise with other A*STAR functions (finance, procurement, etc) in project accounts creation and activation for newly awarded grants.
  • Monitor projects progress, funds utilization and resources and escalate issues in a timely manner. 
  • Tracking of projects KPIs and other metrics
  • To work with PI on budget matters, including budget projections and utilisation plans.
  • Drafting Inter-Research Institute (RI) collaboration project agreements.
  • Assist PI in preparation of progress reports.

• To conduct project management in compliance to research ethics, including assiting the oversight and management of human biomedical research (HBR) related matters, research lab notebook, research publication, etc. 

• To support the planning, execution, and hosting of events organized by Resource and Project Management team (eg. SIFBI Scientific Sharing Sessions, RPM Roadshows, etc.)

• To support the implementation and maintenance of the Project Management Information System.

• To track and update databases, KPIs, etc.; safe keep all records and documents.

• Other ad-hoc duties, assignments and projects as may be assigned by Reporting Officer/ Director.

Qualification & Field of Study:

·         Degree in Life Sciences, Food Science, Human Nutrition or science related field, with experience in grant/project management will be an added advantage.

Min. Years of Experience:

·         5 Years

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):

·         Ability to work with a group of scientists with diverse range of disciplines

·         Competent in computer skills (especially MS Excel)

·         Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Meticulous and organised with the ability to multi-task.

·         Able to work independently as well as a team player.