About SERI
SERI, the research arm of SNEC, was established in 1997 with the mission to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases in Singapore. Till date, SERI has conducted landmark research projects that have led to tangible outcomes, patient benefits and success stories. It has been paving the way for significant improvements in how eye diseases are treated and prevented, not just within Singapore but on a global scale.
By joining SERI, you can:
- Work with a Purpose: Meaningful impact towards improving patients’ lives through research
- Maximise your Potential: Opportunity to work with global and top researchers at one of Singapore’s largest research institutes and be engaged in continuous learning and development opportunities
- Be Connected and Cared for: People-centric environment that supports your personal well-being guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration
What you'll do:
1. Programme and Project Management
- Maintain overview of all key programmes activities and operations
- Support project team meetings (internal and external)
- Liaise with project leads/members and HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Admin, etc as necessary
2. Grant Management
- Maintain relevant programme grant documents
- Provide support in collating and checking of grant documentation and processes (e.g., proposal, reporting, variation requests, fund requisitions, etc.)
3. JRC Meeting Coordination
- Convene meetings (coordinate meeting dates and agenda, coordinate logistics) Drive pre-meeting preparations (identify materials required, circulate pre-meeting materials)
- Facilitate JRC meetings (support meeting proceedings, prepare minutes)
- Coordinate post-meeting follow-ups (track action items and follow up on implementation as necessary)
4. General Administration
- Maintains in-depth awareness of SERI admin and grant policies related to responsibilities
- Coordinates general administration for the programmes teams (overseas visitor meetings, internal meetings)
5. Takes on additional responsibilities and projects as assigned
What you'll need to have:
- Degree with at least 3 years’ relevant working experience, preferably in a healthcare setting and / or grant / program management
- Understanding of the local healthcare sector, as well as public grant funding and grant management preferred
- Experience working with industry partners and overseas collaborators preferred
- Expertise in use of MS Office (word, excel, powerpoint etc) and related software is a requirement
Other criteria:
- Strong track-record in project management
- Able to think and function independently, and possesses critical thinking skills to accurately assess challenges and propose workable solutions to mitigate any identified risks
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
Eventual package offered will commensurate with qualification and experience
