Research Officer, Project Management, SIgN

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.