(Assistant) Program Manager

at  ILLINOIS ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTER AT SINGAPORE LTD

INTRODUCTION TO THE CENTRE FOR PRECISION FERMENTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY:

The Centre for Precision Fermentation and Sustainability (PreFerS) is a research program hosted by the Illinois Advanced Research Center at Singapore Ltd. (Illinois ARCS). The program aims to develop advanced fundamental sciences and technologies to implement fermentation-based production of foods and food ingredients, and also to enhance food security and sustainability in Singapore, particularly addressing the micronutrient food insecurity through precision fermentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. degree in relevant field (eg. Bioinformatics, Life Sciences or relevant Scientific or Management field) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in program management or related roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in program management, research, or similar positions, ideally within an academic or research setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to develop and execute project plans, manage budgets, and mitigate risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, coupled with adept interpersonal skills, to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage budgets, and drive results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• A strategic-minded individual capable of task prioritization, decision-making, and achieving outcomes in dynamic settings.
• Having knowledge of research funding mechanism, grant management, and collaborations between academia and industry is beneficial.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

As an (Assistant) Programme Manager at Illinois ARCS, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing research programme, managing project timelines, resources to ensure their successful execution and deliveries. You will collaborate closely with senior management, cross functional teams, researchers, industry partners and stakeholders, to drive innovation and achieve research objectives. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for driving impactful research initiatives.