Assistant Director, Business Operations Management

3 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time
Job Summary

The Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights & Interventions (HABITS) is a partnership between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG). We are seeking an Assistant Director to lead the centre's administration, overseeing complex stakeholder relationships, fostering partnerships, managing multi-stakeholder projects, and representing the centre on regional and global platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement the research centre's mission, objectives, and targets.
  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure compliance and accountability.
  • Secure funding opportunities from grants, partnerships, and commercialisation.
  • Foster relationships with academic, industry, government, and community partners in Singapore and across Asia.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for team members.
  • Set performance expectations, monitor progress, and drive team alignment with organisational goals.
  • Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and university stakeholders to drive innovative research.
  • Represent and promote the research centre at local and international meetings and conferences.
  • Host high-level discussions with stakeholders and present the centre's achievements nationally and internationally.
  • Manage daily operations, including budgets, expenses, resources, etc.
  • Track and analyse the research centre's key performance indicators.
  • Lead projects, ensuring smooth and timely deliverables across stakeholders.
  • Promote and communicate the research centre's achievements, research, and societal impact through publications, presentations, and media engagement.
  • Manage the centre's public image, overseeing media relations and social media communication.
  • Develop and manage the research centre's digital brand assets, including websites, blogs, and social media.
  • Maintain a database of partners and participants for continuous engagement and relationship management.
  • Undertake any additional duties as required by the research centre's Directors.
Key Requirements
  • A Master's degree or PhD degree, preferably in public health, health communication, psychology, or business.
  • At least 20 years of professional experience, with 10 years of experience in leadership and supervisory roles.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and multi-stakeholder project management.
  • A proven track record of securing partnerships and advancing organisational goals locally and internationally.
  • Advanced strategic thinking, leadership, administrative, and project management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with at least 5 years of experience in media and public relations.
  • Proficiency in financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
  • Knowledge of the healthcare and research landscape in Singapore.
  • A bias towards efficiency, inclusiveness, and timeliness.
  • A proven track record of developing strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including governments, academe, industry, and international bodies across Asia.


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