Senior Executive / Executive (OR/NBD/AU)

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for general administration, coordination and execution of a variety of business functions including but not limited to the following: -
  

• Track externally funded research budgets of the programme and provide administrative support for grant applications and post-grant award.
• Manage research grants such as budget utilisation, cashflow projections, manpower tracking and assist Principal Investigators with progress/final reports. 
• Handle and follow-up with external partners and internal departments for review of MOUs, research agreements, lease agreements, service agreements, etc.
• Manage laboratory and office space within the programme.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of all areas of work functions such as agreements and grants.
• Maintain the programme’s website, email distribution list, storage drive access, and maintain admin records up to date. 
• Set up meetings & coordinate events such as retreats, seminars and conferences.
• Undertake any ad-hoc duties assigned by the Business Manager, Principal Investigators and Programme Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related fields.
• Prior work experience in a research or academic environment would be advantageous.
• Have a proactive and positive attitude and able to relate well with all levels of staff and students.
• Possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multi-task and have discretion with confidential information. 
• Mature, resourceful, meticulous and a team-player.
• Proficient in administrative skills and in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power-point) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.