Temp Executive (Admin & Grant Management)
Temp Executive (Admin & Grant Management)
Overview
The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together seven national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system.
The Business Entities under CRIS include:
• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)
• Singapore Medical Foundation AI model (SIMFONI)
Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!
SIMFONI
The SIngapore Medical FOundation AI model (SIMFONI) Programme was established in 2025 to advance the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Singapore’s public healthcare ecosystem to support healthcare professionals in providing care to patients.
SIMFONI will build up the capabilities and infrastructure to accelerate the development and deployment of large-scale machine learning models, known as Foundation models (FM) for improved healthcare outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Managing day-to-day operations including meetings, procurement processes and administrative functions
• Overseeing daily operational workflows to ensure smooth functioning of departmental activities and maintaining operational efficiency standards
• Convening board and programme meetings, preparing agendas, and providing secretariat support including minute-taking across various meeting platforms as assigned
• Coordinating programme-related activities, events, and initiatives with industry partners, public institutions, and private sector stakeholders, including travel arrangements and accommodation bookings
• Processing core grants and overseeing the complete grant lifecycle from application through to completion
• Tracking progress against key performance indicators, managing deliverables timelines, and maintaining comprehensive documentation for audit purposes
• Overseeing financial claims processing, budget monitoring, and audit facilitation to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance
• Preparing financial reports for various stakeholders and supporting progress reporting to relevant agencies, institutions, and funding bodies
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely submission of required financial documentation such as grant accounts, variations, extensions, claims and supporting documents, and ensuring timely submission of required financial documentation
• Liaise with stakeholders on quarterly and annual budget projections
• Working effectively across internal and external departments including legal, finance, human resources, corporate communications, and information technology teams
Requirements & Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Experience in finance operations, grant administration or budget management would be preferred
• Strong attention to detail, enjoys working with numbers, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Able to work independently and adapt quickly
What you need to know
This is a 6-month contract, with the possibility of renewal. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:
• CRIS – https://www.cris.sg
• SCRI – https://www.scri.edu.sg
• NHIC – https://www.nhic.sg
• ACTRIS – https://www.actris.sg
• PRECISE – https://www.npm.sg
• STCC – https://www.stcc.sg
• CADENCE – https://www.cris.sg/our-programmes/cadence/
• SIMFONI - https://www.cris.sg/singapore-medical-foundation-ai-model-simfoni/