National Cancer Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Clinical Programme)

Job Category:  Research
Posting Date:  10 Feb 2026

The Senior Executive/Assistant Manager is responsible for providing administrative and coordination support to a clinician-scientist (CS), enabling efficient management of clinical, research and other professional commitments. This role also serves as a key liaison for executive support in the planning and/or execution of a clinical programme supervised by the CS.

 

Key Responsibilities:


Administrative and documentation support

  • Coordinate and track meetings across internal and external engagements
  • Optimized and conflict-free scheduling across commitments
  • Assist and maintain records, contracts, and documentation in compliance with institutional policies and/or external sponsorships

 

Operational support for clinical programme

  • Liaise with clinician-scientist for end-to-end operational execution and coordination of the programme
  • Seamless coordination between the various departments for successful fellowship applications
  • Track application status and outcome, and progress of fellowships
  • Proactive identification and resolution of execution risks – e.g. delays in approvals, regulatory issues
  • Assist in processing paperwork for fellowships

 

Key Requirements:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Science, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in executive support, programme coordination, or operations roles within healthcare, academic medicine, or related settings.
  • Good organisational and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging stakeholders.
  • Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal supervision.
  • Attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
Req ID:  4642