What the role is

We are looking for a motivated and agile individual to join our team as a manager to support and assist with research administration. The successful candidate will support the Directors of the Division in setting up of CDA Research Company and assist with the transition from NCID to the Company. You will also be instrumental in the setup of governance & research support functions in CDA Research Company.

You will be working in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently.

What you will be working on

You will support the Directors of the Division in setting up of CDA Research Company and assist with the transition from NCID to the Company. You will also be instrumental in the setup of governance & research support functions in CDA Research Company.

What we are looking for

Key Job Responsibilities:

Assist in creating a detailed roadmap for the setup to CDA Research Company outlining timelines, milestones, resources, and budget requirements to enable a seamless transition.
Track progress and highlight any obstacles to the directors.
Assist in coordinating with various internal (e.g., department heads, HR, finance, legal, IT) and external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory bodies, funding bodies, vendors), to align project goals while also addressing integration issues across different departments.
Under the guidance of the directors, engage with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT teams regularly aligning systems and workflows and resolve integration challenges.
Assist with HR activities like compiling and maintaining updated list of current staff and onboarding of new staff.
Prepare a comprehensive list of research grants and other funds for transfer, highlight any discrepancies, assist with transition of accounts/funds as per set timelines.
Collate and keep updated list of existing licences, research agreements and service level agreements for transfer and keeping status update of new research agreements and service level agreements.
Collaborate with IT teams for installation of software tools and network configurations and support smooth data transfer to the CDA Research Company.
Undertake ad hoc projects as assigned by supervisor as part of staff development.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of project management experience or At least 2 years of relevant working experience in office administration is preferred
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills to co-create solutions.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Meticulous with attention to details, responsive, and team player
Excellent communication and writing skills
Independent, self-driven, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract initially.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.