Job Description
Job Title:
Research Officer, Project Management
Requisition ID:
2329
Posting Start Date:
14/05/2026
Responsibilities
Project Lifecycle & Portfolio Management
- Update, maintain and ensure accuracy of project records in the A*STAR Project System (A*PS) to support end-to-end project lifecycle management.
- Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) in managing R&D projects from initiation, execution through to completion and closure.
- Monitor and track project progress against milestones, deliverables, timelines, budgets, invoicing and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Liaise and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes, action items, and follow-ups where required.
Documentation & Process Development
- Develop, review and maintain project management documentation and records to a high standard.
- Support the development, review and updating of project management–related SOPs, workflows, and guidelines.
Industry Engagement
- Assist in engagement with industry and public sector partners, connecting them with A*STAR researchers.
- Provide support on project scoping, including objectives, deliverables, budgets, timelines and intellectual property considerations.
- Support the preparation, review and coordination of research collaboration and service agreements with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform other ad-hoc duties and assignments as required by the Reporting Officer or Director.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related discipline.
- At least 1–2 years of working experience, preferably in the biomedical, healthcare, medtech, or related sectors.
- Prior exposure to project lifecycle management in a research environment is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Basic understanding of research funding, grant management, industry engagement and intellectual property concepts is beneficial.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with guidance.
- Comfortable working in a structured, compliance-oriented research environment with multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Attributes
- Interest in project management as a career pathway within research administration.
- Familiarity with SOP-driven environments and audit or compliance processes.