Job description
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is at the forefront of advancing healthcare through world-class research and innovation. The institution's Research and Innovation Fund Management function plays a pivotal role in translating scientific discovery into tangible patient impact. This contract opportunity is ideal for a strategic, results-driven leader who can steward funds, shape research priorities, and build lasting partnerships across the hospital ecosystem.
As the Senior Manager/Manager, Research and Innovation Fund Management, you will oversee the governance, oversight, and operational management of SGH's Research and Innovation Fund portfolio. You will lead proposal intake and evaluation processes, develop funding strategies aligned with SGH's mission, and ensure robust financial stewardship, risk management, and compliance. You will partner with clinicians, researchers, scientists, and external collaborators to screen opportunities, accelerate high-potential projects, and measure outcomes against strategic priorities.
Your responsibilities include building rigorous evaluation frameworks, managing disbursements and budget cycles, and delivering transparent reporting to hospital leadership. You will champion stakeholder engagement, negotiate agreements with partners and vendors, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards (ethics approvals, data privacy, research governance) within Singapore's healthcare context. A key part of the role is leading and developing a high-performing team and cultivating strong relationships with universities, industry partners, government agencies, and philanthropic funders.
To succeed, you should bring a blend of strategic thinking, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills, along with a track record in research administration or fund management. The ideal candidate will be adept at translating complex science into funding opportunities, balancing clinical impact with financial discipline, and driving timely outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
This is a leadership role offering visibility to senior stakeholders and the chance to shape Singapore's research landscape, contribute to SGH's national health priorities, and attract collaborative funding that accelerates innovative patient care. The position is anchored at SGH Outram Campus with a collaborative, interdisciplinary work culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.
Responsibility
- Lead governance and portfolio management for SGH's Research and Innovation Fund, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
- Oversee proposal intake, merit-based evaluation, scoring frameworks, and grant decision processes.
- Develop and execute funding strategies; identify priority areas, milestones, and performance metrics.
- Manage budgeting, disbursement, forecasting, and financial reporting for all funded initiatives.
- Coordinate with clinicians, researchers, and cross-functional teams; monitor progress, risks, and deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with ethics approvals, data privacy, research governance, and audit readiness.
- Foster strategic partnerships with universities, industry, government agencies, and philanthropic funders; negotiate agreements and MOUs.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Fund Management team; drive talent development and performance management.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare management, business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA/MSc/PhD) preferred.
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in research administration, fund/grant management, or healthcare program management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of research funding cycles, grant evaluation, budgeting, and financial stewardship.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (IRB/ethics approvals, data privacy, research governance) within Singapore.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; proven ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.
- Project management experience with professional certification (PMP or PRINCE2) preferred.
- Proficiency with financial systems, data analytics, and reporting tools; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Experience negotiating agreements and managing vendor relationships; ability to operate in a fast-paced healthcare environment.