Senior Executive (CQM/BC)

Job Description

This temporary position is available from April 2023 onwards, and may be renewable to a long-term contract subject to the department's needs and the staff's performance. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for grant and legal contract management, general administration, coordination and execution of a variety of business functions in the Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School. The duties will include but not limited to the following:

• Manage research grant applications, post-grant awards and grant variations.
• Liaise with external partners and internal departments for review of research and service agreements.
• Determine fiscal requirements and perform cash flow projections.
• Monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of the Centre.
• Review, negotiate and execute legal contracts and subcontracts in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Serve as the liaison with administrative and professional personnel concerning school policies and procedures, personnel administration, and budgetary preparation and control.
• Organise events such as symposiums, staff retreat, seminars, workshops, etc.   
• Track KPIs for reporting purpose.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 

Job Requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Business or other related disciplines.  
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience, prior experience in an academic or healthcare setting will be advantageous.
• Possess good business writing skills.
• Able to prioritise and multi-task.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and well in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Covid-19 Message

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.