Total 4 workforce administration job vacancies in Information Technology category in Singapore

A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL)/Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) is looking for a Administration Executive to support the business development operations, working closely with the Technology Business Development (TB) Director and the TB team, researchers, SRIS partners and internal groups within the organisation.

The key role and responsibilities include:

• Assist the Technology Business Development (TB) Operations Manager in developing, maintaining, and overseeing the policies and procedures governing industry engagements in A*SRL/SRIS
• Support the TB Director to improve the general administration of TB through close coordination and collaboration with other internal stakeholders
• Tracking and managing legal agreements and maintaining legal agreement database (e.g. CRM tracking)
• Liaising with project managers to ensure contract terms are followed
• Facilitating the negotiation and execution of legal agreements, e.g. filling in templates, checking grammar mistakes and page numbers, cleaning up drafts, summarizing contracts, liaising with collaborators for Non-Disclosure Agreements, Research Collaborative Agreements and coordinating with all parties for signatures
• Act as a check point for compliance requirements by sighting compliance related approval documentation where necessary
• Provide secretariat support for all TB and contracts negotiation meetings
• Ensure key stakeholders involved in agreements are reminded of the need for completeness when filling up standard forms and agreement templates
• Ensuring prudent use of resources
• Assist in maintaining the KPI database and provide accurate information for reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Assists in developing materials for TB engagement activities
• Provide support to facilitate the training and guiding of scientific staff using standard templates, e.g. how to fill up standard forms and agreement templates for compliance and contract negotiation respectively
• Any related duties as determined by the TB Director

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in legal/research/science/technology management, or related fields with a keen interest in research and business development administration
• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Must possess a flair for writing and good writing skills to handle minutes and draft presentation slides
• Meticulous, resourceful and uses sound judgment and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties, with good organisational skills to create / maintain detailed records
• Detailed-oriented and IT-savvy to navigate through databases and software applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – word, excel and PowerPoint
• Able to complete quality work within deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, any previous experience with reviewing and managing contracts is an advantage
• Able to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Positive learning attitude with pleasant personality

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are looking for a highly independent and detail oriented individual to administer the grants awarded under the National Robotics Programme (NRP). This role will be forward deployed to the Office of Grants Administration (OGA).

An Officer in this role will:

• Work with NRP management and project officers to organize and administer the end-to-end grant administration processes, from pre to post-award documentation and mounting the projects online on the grant management system.
• Provide oversight and management of the projects, including ensuring changes or updates to grant terms & conditions or guidelines are communicated to the grantees and put into effect according to the stipulated implementation timelines.
• Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Work with the grantees and act as a liaison between the research teams, host institutions, industry partners and stakeholders
• Monitor and track the progress, timeline, and budget of projects, including submissions and variation requests and providing assessment on the eligibility of such requests based on grant guidelines, as well as assisting to resolve issues and challenges related to the projects
• Organise and coordinate events related to the management of the projects such as review meetings and workshops
• Perform any other relevant secretariat and related duties as required

Requirements

• Degree with a minimum of 5 years' R&D project management experience or grant management experience or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering terms related to robotics, mechanical or electronics engineering would be helpful to appreciate the project submissions, but not a must.
• Prior experience in grant administration or have managed grants at a larger programme level with exposure to NRF or RIE funding will be highly advantageous
• Strong organizing, planning and analytical skills. Tableau experience will be a plus.
• Meticulous and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent and a strong team player
• Ability to thrive in complex situations and manage conflicting information amongst the stakeholders to make a sound and objective assessment and provide recommendations to resolve issues in grant administration.
• Willingness to learn, with adaptability and flexibility to take on required/necessary tasks beyond the job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for developing a potential pipeline of real estate to meet A*STAR's future space needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Planning & Supply Pipeline Development
Formulates a pipeline of real estate options to support A*STAR?s future space needs in the area of Biosafety Level 2/Chemistry labs, Data Centers and Manufacturing Labs, taking into consideration future of work space and emerging industry sectors, with emphasis on sustainability. This includes liaison with real estate companies/consultancy firms and research performers in Singapore to understand space availability over a time horizon of 5-10 years.

Supply Matching and Stakeholders Management
Collaborates with stakeholders, including end-users, facility teams and research planning departments to match space demands to A*STAR prevailing leased space or explore alternatives, to enable timely execution of research activities. This entails having a good understanding of the infrastructure specifications and configuration of each space and its ability to meet the intended requirements and operations, including regulatory compliance.

Tenancy management
Coordinates, negotiates and establishes or renews tenancy for A*STAR spaces, considering various factors, such as terms and conditions offered and overall cost competitiveness. Serves as contract manager for various A*STAR tenancies.

REQUIREMENTS

· Background in Civil Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer, with minimum 5 to 8 years relevant experience in the real estate consultancy/marketing. Experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous.

· Possess good leadership skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams

· Confident to communicate at all levels and able to think creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.

· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a highly independent and detail oriented individual to administer the grants awarded under the National Robotics Programme (NRP). This role will be forward deployed to the Office of Grants Administration (OGA).

An Officer in this role will:

• Work with NRP management and project officers to organize and administer the end-to-end grant administration processes, from pre to post-award documentation and mounting the projects online on the grant management system.
• Provide oversight and management of the projects, including ensuring changes or updates to grant terms & conditions or guidelines are communicated to the grantees and put into effect according to the stipulated implementation timelines.
• Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Work with the grantees and act as a liaison between the research teams, host institutions, industry partners and stakeholders
• Monitor and track the progress, timeline, and budget of projects, including submissions and variation requests and providing assessment on the eligibility of such requests based on grant guidelines, as well as assisting to resolve issues and challenges related to the projects
• Organise and coordinate events related to the management of the projects such as review meetings and workshops
• Perform any other relevant secretariat and related duties as required

Requirements

• Degree with a minimum of 8 years' R&D project management experience or grant management experience or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering terms related to robotics, mechanical or electronics engineering would be helpful to appreciate the project submissions, but not a must.
• Prior experience in grant administration or have managed grants at a larger programme level with exposure to NRF or RIE funding will be highly advantageous
• Strong organizing, planning and analytical skills. Tableau experience will be a plus.
• Meticulous and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent and a strong team player
• Ability to thrive in complex situations and manage conflicting information amongst the stakeholders to make a sound and objective assessment and provide recommendations to resolve issues in grant administration.
• Willingness to learn, with adaptability and flexibility to take on required/necessary tasks beyond the job description

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.