Director of Cord Blood Operations & Quality Assurance

SingHealth Group; Outram; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Canada is seeking a highly motivated professional to lead and oversee all technical aspects of cord blood procurement and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral Degree in Bioscience, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and a strong commitment to quality compliance and staff training. Responsibilities include managing incident reporting, supporting accreditation, and maintaining laboratory standards.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in cord blood procurement and laboratory operations.
• Qualified to perform activities in the cell or tissue banking facility.
• Certification or licensure in cellular therapy, blood banking or laboratory medicine preferred.
• Experience in GMP-compliant laboratory operations and QMS implementation.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Lead SOP and quality system development.
• Conduct annual staff competency assessments.
• Manage incident reporting and corrective actions.
• Support Business Continuity Planning and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills for SOPs, reports and presentations

Strong interpersonal abilities

Organisational skills

Leadership capabilities

Proficiency in basic statistical analysis

Education

Doctoral Degree in Bioscience or related field

Job description

A leading health organization in Canada is seeking a highly motivated professional to lead and oversee all technical aspects of cord blood procurement and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral Degree in Bioscience, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and a strong commitment to quality compliance and staff training. Responsibilities include managing incident reporting, supporting accreditation, and maintaining laboratory standards.