Manager, Business Intelligence and Development

**Job Title**:Manager, Business Intelligence and Development Unit**

**Business Entity**: National Programme for Cardiovascular Research

**Overview**

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together five 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)

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

The National Program for Cardiovascular Research aims to strengthen the overall impact of cardiovascular

research and translation in Singapore through: (1) synergising efforts across Singapore through the

establishment of Joint Platforms to improve patient outcomes and establish Singapore as a global leader in

cardiovascular disease (CVD) research; (2) overcoming common barriers to research at the systems level;
(3) driving commercialisation efforts; and (4) demonstrating the power of these synergies through a series of

practice-changing Use Cases.

National Program for Cardiovascular Research will be housed as a business unit within the Consortium for

Clinical Research and Innovation Singapore (CRIS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ministry of Health

Holdings (MOHH) Pte Ltd and anchored by the CVD research programmes and commercialization platforms

of partner institutions (MOHT, NHCS & NHRIS, NUHCS & CVRI, NHG Heart Institute, KTPH, A*STAR, NUS,

Duke-NUS, LKC).

**What you will be working on**

**(A) GENERAL
Working under the supervision of the Platform Lead, the incumbent will be responsible for:
1. Identifying key market and industry trends and work closely with other public agencies to devise
strategies to leverage on the opportunities to strengthen the healthcare and biomedical sectors in
Singapore.

2. Industry development and company account management
- Facilitating engagements with and build trusted relationships with management and R&D

executives of potential industry partners
- Engaging with companies to understand their R&D strategy - product/service offerings,
technology needs, business strategy and R&D roadmap
- Developing tools to support the establishment of industry-academic partnerships

3. Preparing and negotiating contractual agreements by working closely with various stakeholders, and

to ensure compliance to internal guidelines and processes.

4. Project Development - Work closely with the platform leads, clinicians and scientists to craft research

plans/proposals, and ensure the technical feasibility and successful implementation of the project in

accordance with the budget, timeline, scope, deliverables and objectives.

5. Project Implementation - Work closely with Program Managers to monitor progress of industry

projects, identify potential issues that may arise in the project development/implementation stages,

mediate between different institutions and industry partners to ensure expectations are aligned, and

troubleshoot administrative and policy matters where appropriate.

6. Coordinating and hosting meetings, planning and organising workshops, conferences, overseas trips

related to Business Development activities.

7. Preparing reports and company briefs for meetings and updates to the Management.

**What we are looking for**

**(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING**

Degree or Diploma in Life Science, Business Administration, or equivalent

**(B) EXPERIENCE
1. At least 3 years of working experience in Healthcare, Biomedical Sciences and/or Medical Technology;
with a background in research, clinical trials, product development or technology commercialization.
Prior industry experience will be favourably considered.

2. Broad vision of science and technology, able to handle diverse technical topics beyond one’s direct
field of education and experience, and awareness of emerging fields. Able to appreciate and quickly
understand new technologies and provide market assessment and their potential to be applied in
different business contexts.

**(C) ATTRIBUTES
1. Strong project management skills and able to work effectively in a cross-functional matrix.

2. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

3. Resourceful and able to work independently and in a team with mínimal supervision.

4. Good analytical and effective problem-solving skills.

5. Strong organisational/administrative skills and attention to details.

6. Self-starter, proactive