Strategic Research Operations Leader

2 weeks ago


Singapore beBeeOperations Full time $90,000 - $120,000

Job Title: Operations Research Manager

About the Role

This is a key leadership position that plays a crucial part in driving research administrative excellence, managing research collaborations and grants, and providing oversight of the PhD Programme in Operations Research and Analytics.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Research Administration, Collaboration & Grant Management
    • Lead and oversee research administration activities within IORA, ensuring robust processes for research collaborations, industry partnerships, and compliance with funding agency requirements.
    • Drive and coordinate research grant applications: Advise and support PIs and research teams in grant identification, application preparation, internal reviews, timely submission, and post-award administration.
    • Monitor and manage grant portfolios: Oversee financial tracking, milestone monitoring, progress reporting, and compliance for all active research grants and collaborative projects.
    • Serve as the primary administrative liaison with academic, industry, and funding partners for research collaborations, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and issue resolution.
    • Supervise procurement, HR administration, and claims related to grant-funded activities; optimise processes for onboarding research staff, faculty, and students.
    • Maintain oversight of research records, partnership agreements, and audit documentation for internal and external reporting.
  • PhD Programme & Student Administration
    • Oversee the administration of the PhD Programme in Operations Research and Analytics, ensuring seamless processes for applications, admissions, course registration, examinations, thesis milestones, and graduation requirements.
    • Streamline and supervise milestone management: Ensure timely scheduling and documentation of qualifying exams, thesis proposals, research progress reports, and defenses in coordination with faculty and graduate school offices.
    • Advise and support students and faculty on programme matters, appeals, and research-related administrative procedures.
  • Executive Support & Operations
    • Provide executive support for the Executive Director for research-related meetings, strategic scheduling, and essential travel related to collaborations and grants.
    • Organise event and seminar planning for IORA, including industry engagement events, workshops, and research seminars, ensuring effective resource allocation and logistics.
    • Drive process improvements and digital transformation in research administration and programme management functions.
  • Leadership, Reporting & Compliance
    • Compile, review, and submit management reports on research activities, grants, PhD programme metrics, and compliance for audits and strategic planning.
    • Champion best practices in research integrity, data management, and regulatory compliance across all administrative processes.
    • Represent IORA in meetings with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to research administration, grants, and postgraduate programmes.


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