Assistant Director, Operations

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

ACTRIS

The Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) was established to meet the increasing clinical demand of using cellular therapeutics to treat various life-threatening diseases. ACTRIS' vision is to be the national and regional Centre of Excellence for discovery, process development and manufacturing of cellular-based therapeutics across the broad spectrum of immunotherapy and regenerative medicine, encompassing both investigational and approval products for the local market. We also provide value-added services such as workforce training, regulatory facilitation and ancillary material standardization, pertaining to delivery of cellular therapy to patients.

About the role

The Assistant Director, Operations oversees daily operations of the ACTRIS facility and supervises multiple sections including Information Technology, Logistics, and Facilities Management within ACTRIS. GMP experience is preferred for this position.

MAJOR DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with ACTRIS Management Team to drive organization vision, long-term operational strategy plans and hiring needs

• Build strong work relationships with department heads, CRIS HQ, external partners and vendors

• Lead a team of managers and support operational leadership across functions which includes but not limited to project management and development of financial & budgetary plans

• Analyse current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary

• Promotes and enforces safety at the workplace

• Work closely with the logistic team in the management of the stock and inventory for the facility

• Work closely with other departments to promote efficient facility optimisation; and

• Review and develop work flows and procedures to support the efficient of services and enhance customers' experience.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with ACTRIS Management Team to develop and implement organisational vision, prepare annual operational strategy plans, and determine staffing requirements based on operational needs

• Establish formal working relationships with department heads, CRIS Headquarters, designated external partners, and approved vendors through regular liaison meetings

• Supervise management-level staff and provide operational leadership for project management functions and preparation of annual financial and budgetary plans

• Conduct quarterly reviews of operational processes and performance metrics, submitting improvement recommendations to ACTRIS Management Team within 30 days of each review

• Implement and monitor workplace safety protocols in accordance with Ministry of Manpower guidelines

• Coordinate with logistics team to maintain optimal stock levels and conduct monthly inventory reconciliation for facility operations

• Provide operational support to procurement team for vendor evaluation, contract management, and procurement process compliance

• Liaise with other departments to implement facility optimisation measures that improve space utilisation and reduce operational costs

• Review existing workflows and procedures annually, developing enhanced processes to improve service delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction metrics

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field; MSc / MBA is a plus

B) EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years in senior management or leadership positions within manufacturing, operations, or related industrial sectors. Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in at least four operational functions: Procurement & logistics management, facilities management, supply chain management, and personnel management.

• Proven track record in operational process improvement with quantifiable results in efficiency gains and productivity enhancement.

• Experience implementing organisational restructuring, process reengineering, or operational transformation initiatives in response to business requirements.

• Working knowledge of relevant industry regulations including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and Health Products (Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy Products) Regulations as applicable to manufacturing operations.

• Familiarity with current industry developments, regulatory updates, and operational best practices within the past three years.

• Analytical problem-solving capabilities with demonstrated ability to resolve complex operational challenges.

• Collaborative working approach with proven project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication abilities.

• Experience in Government sector and Healthcare research (or related) industry will be advantageous

What you need to know

Successful candidate will be offered a 3-year renewable contract. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:

• CRIS –
• SCRI –
• NHIC –
• ACTRIS –
• PRECISE –
• STCC –
• CADENCE –