Established as a partnership between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG), the Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights & Interventions (HABITS) aims to improve population health through multidisciplinary and translational research to support interventions, policy and programmes; strengthen national capabilities through the integration of translational research into health intervention processes; and increase Singapore’s regional and international profile as a centre of excellence for health behavioural sciences. This centre seeks a candidate Manager, to lead the centre’s administration. The Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operations of the research centre, including the execution of the centre’s strategy, fostering partnerships, securing research funding, and organising academic and community events. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with strong organisational skills, a passion for research and behavioural health, and the ability to manage complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the research centre’s mission, objectives and targets
• Identify and secure funding opportunities from grants, partnerships and commercialisation
• Develop relationships with academic, industry, government, and community partners
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians and university stakeholders to drive innovative research
• Represent and promote the research centre at local and international meetings and conferences
• Manage daily operations, including budgets, expenses, resources, etc.
• Track and analyse the research centre’s key performance indicators
• Lead projects, ensuring smooth and timely deliverables across stakeholders
• Promote and communicate the research centre’s achievements, research and societal impact through publications, presentations and media engagement.
• Develop and manage the research centre’s digital brand assets, including websites, blogs and social media
• Undertake any additional duties as required by the research centre’s Directors

Key Requirements

• Bachelor/Masters, preferably in public health, health communication, psychology or business
• Experience in leadership and supervisory roles
• Strong administrative and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of healthcare and research landscape in Singapore
• Experience with securing and managing research grants
• Experience in representing organisations in high level meetings and presenting at international meetings and conferences
• Bias to efficiency, inclusiveness and timeliness
• Proven track record of developing strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including governments, academe, industry and international bodies

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU

• Lead the implementation of the research centre’s mission, objectives and targets
• Identify and secure funding opportunities from grants, partnerships and commercialisation
• Develop relationships with academic, industry, government, and community partners
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians and university stakeholders to drive innovative research
• Represent and promote the research centre at local and international meetings and conferences
• Manage daily operations, including budgets, expenses, resources, etc.
• Track and analyse the research centre’s key performance indicators
• Lead projects, ensuring smooth and timely deliverables across stakeholders
• Promote and communicate the research centre’s achievements, research and societal impact through publications, presentations and media engagement.
• Develop and manage the research centre’s digital brand assets, including websites, blogs and social media
• Undertake any additional duties as required by the research centre’s Director