Assistant Manager, Technology Development & Commercialization

About SERIThe Singapore Eye Research Institute is Singapore’s national research institute for ophthalmic and vision research. SERI’s mission is to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases common to Singaporeans and Asians. SERI’s mission is to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases common to Singaporeans and Asians.

SERI has also over 220 adjunct faculties from various eye departments, biomedical institutes and tertiary centres in Singapore. SERI has published an impressive array of 3,405 scientific papers, and has secured external peer-reviewed competitive grants worth more than $309 million.

About TD&CThe Technology Development & Commercialization (TD&C) department drives the development and commercialization of SERI’s technologies, fosters strategic collaborations with industry, and promotes partnerships with new stakeholders. The TD&C office serves as a one-stop support entity for technology development, technology transfer, and industry engagement.

Role OverviewThe Assistant Manager will support the day‑to‑day operations and coordination of a confidential, multi‑project programme involving both public and industry stakeholders.

This role requires someone with prior industry exposure who understands industry timelines, decision‑making, and performance expectations, and who is comfortable operating at pace while meeting public‑sector governance and reporting requirements.

The role is primarily programme operations and coordination focused, with close engagement across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme Operations & CoordinationSupport operational execution of a multi‑project programme with multiple workstreams running in parallel.Track programme and project milestones, deliverables, timelines, and risks.Maintain programme trackers, dashboards, and documentation to support oversight and reporting.Coordinate inputs and follow‑ups across project teams to ensure timely delivery.

Governance, Reporting & ComplianceSupport programme governance structures, including reviews, progress updates, and reporting cycles.Assist in the preparation of progress reports, summaries, and materials for internal management and funders.Ensure programme activities align with agreed funding conditions, reporting requirements, and internal policies.

Stakeholder & Industry‑Facing CoordinationAct as a coordination point between SERI, project teams, and external stakeholders on operational matters.Support alignment between government funding requirements and industry expectations.Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders in a fast‑moving programme environment.

Meeting & Secretariat SupportOrganise and support programme meetings, technical reviews, and workshops.Prepare agendas, circulate materials, take minutes, and track action items.Support logistics for programme‑related briefings, site visits, and presentations.

Financial & Administrative SupportAssist with budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and claims processes in collaboration with finance teams.Support procurement and administrative workflows required for programme activities.Maintain awareness of relevant institutional policies and funding guidelines.

Education & ExperienceDegree in Life Sciences, Biomedical, Business, or related field.4–6 years of experience in programme management, project coordination, operations, or related roles.Prior experience in industry (e.g. pharma, biotech, medtech, healthcare, or related sectors) is strongly preferred, particularly in roles involving cross‑functional coordination or external stakeholders.Experience working with publicly funded programmes, research environments, or regulated settings is an advantage.

Skills & AttributesStrong organisational and coordination skills with high attention to detail.Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.Good understanding of industry expectations, timelines, and delivery culture.Able to balance structure and compliance with responsiveness and agility.Clear written and verbal communication skills.Proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with project or programme management tools is a plus.