Senior Executive, Office of Innovation (Contract)

You will be responsible for assisting the Office of Innovation in fulfilling its objectives of coordinating and managing innovation initiatives under CGH. You will assist the Senior Manager to manage the innovation projects under Office of Innovation and manage engagements with relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate end-to-end project from scoping of project, budgeting, preparing application for funding, preparing of approval papers, coordination with funders/sponsors.
• Market needs analysis, technology landscape scan, negotiation of project agreements with collaborators, project funds administration and closure of project.

• Foster good working relationships with internal stakeholders and assist the operational and clinical champions in their innovation ideas and projects
• Form networks with external funding bodies, IHLs, SMEs and companies of co-development of innovation projects

• Promote the innovation culture within CGH and beyond by organising workshops, events and forums to raise awareness of Office of Innovation
• Promote design thinking culture within CGH
• Assist in the preparation of annual and supplementary budgetary requirements for the department Any other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Industrial Design or related field from a reputable University; or
• Degree holder from other fields with at least 2 years’ relevant experience in healthcare innovation or related field
• Prior experience in healthcare or innovation-related field would be at an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork and ability to manage cross-functional and institutional relationships
• Independent, results-oriented and resourceful
• Proficient in MS Office Applications

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.