Job Description

Cancer Science Institute of Singapore is looking for an Outreach Executive who will be playing a pivotal role in fostering branding and public image. You responsibilities will include engagement with the community, collaborate with researchers and raising awareness about cancer research, treatment and prevention efforts.

Web Content and Social Media

• Update and maintain the social media and website content to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate with different research groups to obtain and upload content such as articles, images, videos, and event information.
• Design and create engaging artwork, including images, graphics, and infographics.
• Conceptualize and implement new website design and layout ideas to enhance user experience and aesthetics.

Marketing and Content

• Design visually appealing posters, electronic direct mailers (EDMs), and promotional materials for institute events.
• Ensure timely distribution of promotional materials to target audiences.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread publications for both internal and external audiences, including newsletters, the institute's website, and annual reports.
• Collaborate with the team to develop corporate gift ideas that enhance the institute's branding.
• Source and manage the production of branded promotional items.
• Collaborate closely with the team to identify photography and videography needs for events, marketing, and publicity.
• Maintain a repository of stock images for use in publicity and marketing materials.
• Regularly review photos and videos, making necessary edits and adjustments to ensure the highest quality.

Public Relations and Media

• Assist in drafting press releases and annual reports that highlight the institute's research findings, developments, and achievements.
• Choose articles to be featured in the institute's newsletter, considering the authorship and the impact of the research.
• Draft layman summaries for selected research articles to make complex findings accessible to the public.
• Compile and prepare the monthly newsletter for the CSI community, ensuring content accuracy and clarity.
• Pitch selected research articles to the University Communications Office for the creation and distribution of press releases to relevant media outlets.
• Assist in arranging press conferences and interviews for senior management levels and scientific staff.
• Coordinate media interactions to ensure the best representation of the institute's work.

Events and Outreach

• Assist to develop, plan, and publicise outreach activities to increase the profile of the institute within the local as well as international scientific community which includes the following:
  • Internal research meetings
  • Local scientific conferences and seminars
  • International scientific meetings
  • Educational programs for undergraduates, JCs, Polytechnics & Schools
  • Community engagement
  • Local or international charitable, fund-raising, or profile-raising events
  • Public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for the institute
• Organize & plan visit programs for the Institute’s guests
• Assist to develop and manage internal activities for staff team building activities such as celebration of festivals, annual staff parties, where required

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent from recognized university
• Preference will be given to those with:
  • Life sciences or other sciences background
  • Familiar with digital technology, photo editing software and photographic techniques (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc).
• Excellent English communication and writing skills
• Proactive and dedicated, can work independently and as part of a team
• Good project handling, hands-on problem-solving skills

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Job Description

As a Scientific Officer, you will be tasked but not limited to planning and executing the grant-making process, annual budgeting, exploring funding opportunities, and managing documents and deadlines. You will need to provide consultation and administrative support to Programmatic Theme Leads, Principal Investigators and other faculty on operational and grant related matters. You will serve as liaison with NUS research offices, Office of Legal Affairs, Industry Liaison Office and external funding agencies on issues of intellectual property, project and research collaboration agreements, MTAs, NDAs, etc. You will also be working closely with the Outreach, HR and Finance department on grant administrative and research events.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research Grant Management and Coordination

• Assist with grant applications and managing the review process with proper documentation on IRB/ DSRB, IACUC ethics/safety & risk protocols, regular progress/ appraisal/ other research regulatory requirements
• Promote the development of external funding strategies for research, academic projects, and institutional priorities
• Provide resources and assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in searching for external funding opportunities, budget preparation and updating biosketches of Principal Investigators
• Assist with preparation and submission of requests for external funding, including grants, sub-awards, and contracts
• Ensure that policies and procedures for compliance with research-related regulations are up-to-date and reviewed regularly.
• Provide bibliometrics on research grants as required

Research Program & Project Management

• Provide strategic input for the development of proposals for project and budgeting
• Develop, manage, and evaluate research themes through direct collaboration with Principal Investigators, clinicians and Theme Leads to strengthen the strategy for each of the projects and coordinate these toward building a cohesive program
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of effective research themes group communication systems
• Preparation of budgets for research grants, virements and tracking of grants
• Planning and scheduling of research meetings, writing meeting minutes and coordinating research/other meetings as well as following up decisions made and other necessary actions as required
• Ensure good and tidy document housekeeping and timely correspondence:
  • Maintain letters of award, approvals, amendments, etc.
  • Maintain grants data and progress reports

Qualifications

• At least Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, or related field
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
  • Science Project Management
  • Research Grant Management or Administrative
  • Scientific legal matters e.g., MTA, service agreements, RCA, patent filing etc.
• Able to work independently, effectively and a good team player
• Proactive, meticulous, analytical, resourceful and organized
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics.
• Excellent writing and reporting ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams), Adobe and Zoom applications

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