Senior Executive, Innovation (contract till 31 May 2028)

The Senior Executive (Project Management) shall be responsible for assisting the Office of Innovation fulfils its objectives of coordinating and managing innovation initiatives under CGH. The Senior Executive will assist the Senior Manager to manage the innovation projects under Office of Innovation and manage engagements with relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

1. Innovation Project Management

• Coordinate the project from end-to-end, including scoping of project, budgeting, preparing application for funding, preparing approval papers, coordination with funders/sponsors, market needs analysis, technology landscape scan, negotiation of project agreements with collaborators, project funds administration, closure of project
• Facilitate discussions between innovators and solution providers to support innovation initiatives and projects
• Manage grant funding and monitor utilisation and cashflow to optimise resources for projects

1. Engagement with internal and external stakeholders

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

1. Other duties

• Promote the innovation culture within CGH and beyond by organising workshops, events and forums to raise awareness of Office of Innovation
• Promote the design thinking culture within CGH
• Assist in the preparation of annual and supplementary budgetary requirements for the department
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the department

Requirements:

• Entry level graduates with 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 an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Good time-management skills
• Strong teamwork and ability to manage cross-functional and institutional relationships
• Independent, results-oriented and resourceful