Scientific Manager (NIRBA Operations)

About the role

The Scientific Manager/Officer (NIRBA Operations) provides scientific expertise to support the operational management of NIRBA, ensuring that research governance, operational processes and programme infrastructure support a nationally coordinated RNA research ecosystem. The role partners with scientific teams and central administrative functions to build efficient operational frameworks that meet institutional, regulatory and funding requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support research governance, ethics, biosafety, data governance, intellectual property and regulatory compliance, and coordinate operational requirements across NIRBA programmes and partner institutions.
• Develop, review and maintain policies, SOPs, guidelines and operational frameworks, and promote harmonised standards across Innovation Clusters.
• Monitor compliance with institutional policies, funding agency requirements and regulatory frameworks, and support internal reviews, audits and quality assurance.
• Support research management systems and digital platforms, and help collect, analyse and report programme data and operational metrics, including dashboards and reporting tools.
• Work with Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, IT and Research Offices, and coordinate operational support for collaborative projects with NUS, NTU, A*STAR and external organisations.
• Develop guidance materials, train investigators and research staff, advise teams on operational requirements and support onboarding.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and governance, benchmark against international programmes and contribute to strategic operational planning.

Required profile

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, RNA Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience in research administration, scientific programme management or research operations is advantageous.
• Good understanding of research governance, funding administration and regulatory requirements.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.