Head, Industry Development Group

• 2020 - Present

Manager

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

Leading and training the Research Strategy and Grants Team in:• Management of a portfolio of external and internal grants under National University Hospital and NUS Medicine, supporting researchers and grantors from initial application to post-award matters (inclusive of finances). This included support of internal audits pertaining to research grants. • Review and monitoring of research performance through analyses of publications and grant outcomes, to support (i) reporting… Leading and training the Research Strategy and Grants Team in:• Management of a portfolio of external and internal grants under National University Hospital and NUS Medicine, supporting researchers and grantors from initial application to post-award matters (inclusive of finances). This included support of internal audits pertaining to research grants. • Review and monitoring of research performance through analyses of publications and grant outcomes, to support (i) reporting requirements at the organisational level; and (ii) identify strategic areas for further development. • Engagement and support of the various entities/departments in the NUHS cluster to (i) promote funding opportunities, and (ii) share and seek feedback on latest policies and processes. Show more Show less

Manager

• Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

Facilitated the compliance of AIC to the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) within the short timeframe given by MOH, including developing and establishing internal processes and SOPs from scratch, and the declaration of the institution through the MOH online reporting portal (TIARAS). Also worked with MOH, NHG DSRB and ILTC sector research partners to better understand the impact of HBRA on the sector, and further devise strategies to overcome potential barriers. Management of team… Facilitated the compliance of AIC to the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) within the short timeframe given by MOH, including developing and establishing internal processes and SOPs from scratch, and the declaration of the institution through the MOH online reporting portal (TIARAS). Also worked with MOH, NHG DSRB and ILTC sector research partners to better understand the impact of HBRA on the sector, and further devise strategies to overcome potential barriers. Management of team dealing with operational aspects of seeding grants dedicated to ILTC sector, as well as promotion of various initiatives (training, interest groups) to increase uptake rate. Further reviewed existing processes and documentation with various stakeholders to improve upon processing timelines. Part of the team in managing the event-coordinating aspects of the Global Conference on Integrated Care (GCIC 2018), specifically in charge of organising the Technology Challenge segment. Show more Show less

Assistant Head

• Jul 2011 - May 2017

Proven track record as liaison officer to four research entities, including the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and the Experimental Therapeutics Centre (ETC). Job scope includes grant management, policy writing, scientific review, as well as industry and stakeholder engagement. Experience in establishment and winding down of research platforms / programmes in the range of double-digit millions. Planning coordinator of the overall A*STAR biomedical sciences core budget… Proven track record as liaison officer to four research entities, including the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and the Experimental Therapeutics Centre (ETC). Job scope includes grant management, policy writing, scientific review, as well as industry and stakeholder engagement. Experience in establishment and winding down of research platforms / programmes in the range of double-digit millions. Planning coordinator of the overall A*STAR biomedical sciences core budget for 2012 – 2014, leading the team effort with internal partners from corporate HQ and all biomedical research entities in the annual budget forecasting exercise.Oversaw the corporate strategy development for specific areas in health and biomedical sciences, with various foresighting efforts in (i) biologics manufacturing and (ii) precision medicine; in part with national agencies and potential industry partners. The latter effort culminated in the proposal and successful award of a large programmatic grant to support the national effort. Show more Show less

Assistant Course Manager

• Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

Lecturer

• Apr 2007 - Jul 2011