Human Potential was established as a focus area under the Human Health and Potential domain in RIE2025, and remains a key priority under RIE2030. As Singapore addresses persistently low birth rates, a shrinking workforce and a rapidly ageing population, the Human Potential Programme supports efforts to optimise potential across the life course.

The Human Potential Coordinating Office (HP CO), within the Biomedical Research Council, supports the Human Potential Working Committee (HP WC), oversees and manages key programmes including Early Life and Integrative Adolescence Research Programme, and works with partner agencies to coordinate research and translation activities across the human potential ecosystem.

The Manager will support and manage knowledge mobilisation and translation (KMobT) efforts within the Human Potential Programme, with a focus on Early Life, Adolescence and Science of Learning. Working with researchers, public agencies and other stakeholders, the role facilitates the translation of research evidence into actionable insights, knowledge products and practical applications. The role requires sound judgement, initiative and the ability to synthesise research, policies, technical information, engage stakeholders effectively, and gather inputs into clear recommendations and actionable plans.

About the Role

Knowledge Mobilisation and Translation (KMobT)

• Identify, scope and manage KMobT projects across Early Life, Adolescence and Science of Learning, in support of Human Potential Programme objectives.
• Work with researchers, public agencies and relevant stakeholders to identify research findings with potential for translation into policy, practice, programmes and interventions.
• Curate and synthesise relevant research findings into clear and actionable insights tailored to different audiences, including policymakers, senior management, researchers and other stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate knowledge products and work with relevant partners to support the use of research in policy, practice and interventions.
• Facilitate engagement between researchers, policymakers, practitioners and subject-matter experts to support the exchange, interpretation and application of research evidence.
• Track the progress and outcomes of KMobT initiatives and support efforts to strengthen research translation and impact.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including public agencies, researchers, academic institutions, funding agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate inputs across stakeholders, clarify requirements and facilitate communication to support programme and research objectives.
• Serve as a key working-level point of contact for assigned research and programme matters, independently explaining relevant policies and practices and adapting communication to the audience.
• Prepare concise papers, presentations, briefings and updates for management and governance forums.

Events and Outreach

• Plan and support stakeholder engagement sessions, grant briefings and ecosystem-wide events with external partners.
• Coordinate event content, logistics, stakeholder communications and follow-up actions.
• Promote the work of Human Potential research through appropriate engagement and communications activities.

Job Requirements

• A degree in a relevant discipline such as education, psychology, social sciences, life sciences, public policy or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in research, knowledge mobilisation and translation, science communication, programme management or a related area.
• Ability to understand, critically assess and synthesise research evidence, with familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate research findings into clear, accessible and actionable insights for different audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across research, policy and practitioner communities.
• Familiarity with public-sector processes and experience working across government agencies, research institutions and other stakeholders would be advantageous.
• An interest in or familiarity with Human Potential research, including Early Life, Adolescence and Science of Learning, would be advantageous.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.