Program Manager (Research)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate a large, multi-institutional collaborative program funded by the National Medical Research Council (NMRC), focused on advancing research in colorectal cancer. Our Colo-SCRIPT program (Subtype-specific research to improve diagnosis, classification and treatment of colorectal cancer) brings together world-leading experts in a national program formed to characterise and dissect the distinct biology driving different colorectal cancer subtypes in order to develop knowledge-informed strategies for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of different colorectal cancer subtypes throughout their clinical trajectory. This is a pivotal role that ensures seamless execution of research activities within the program, compliance with funding requirements, effective collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Your role is pertinent to running research studies/programs which will strengthen NCCS and Singapore's standing for colorectal cancer research.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end project delivery and execution of the Colo-SCRIPT program across themes and sites, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables within scope, budget, quality and compliance requirements.

- Oversee day-to-day management of the grant, including grant administration, project management, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

- Facilitate the drafting and execution of research collaboration/service agreements and compliance documents with different sites, collaborators in partnership with Legal/Tech Transfer offices and regulatory bodies.

- Facilitate stakeholder engagement amongst participating institutions, investigators, and partners including organisation of review and scientific advisory board meetings.

- Drive scientific integration under PI's direction, ensuring that program outputs align with national health and innovation priorities.

- Co-ordinate across different functional teams (scientific, clinical, data management, contracting, administrative etc) for the delivery of program objectives.

- Any other duties as assigned to support successful programme delivery.

Requirements:

- A relevant advanced degree (PhD) in Cancer Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related field (postdoctoral experience preferred).

- Experience in conducting, managing and leading research programmes, preferably within the field of cancer research or a related area is an advantage.

- Additional experience in the following would be an advantage:

- Familiarity with NMRC funding processes and requirements.

- Familiarity with omics approaches, clinical informatics, or digital pathology.

- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks associated with the use of clinical data and material (e.g. PDPA, HBRA and GCP.

- Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, and grant administration.

Traits associated with success in this role:

- Excellent organisational skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage team members and senior stakeholders across hospitals and institutes, funders, and industry/regulatory partners.

- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).

- Driven, adaptable and independent worker who is able to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision.

- Resourceful, innovative and creative in problem solving.

- Comfortable with ambiguity, flexible and agile in a dynamic working environment.