Research Admin (Ethics Review & Policies) @ Novena / Up $4500

PERSOL; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 1,933,000 - 2,761,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is hiring for a maternity cover position to assist in managing research ethics submissions and reviews within a healthcare/research setting. You will work with researchers, investigators, sponsors, review board members, and regulators to ensure compliant handling of ethics processes.

The role focuses on policy support, meeting coordination, documentation, and administrative duties across ethics-related activities. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience in healthcare administration or research ethics is a plus.
• Understanding of ethics policies and local regulations is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, writing and analytical skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and review of ethics policies, guidelines and SOPs.
• Coordinate DSRB/Healthcare REC meetings including agendas and minutes.
• Screen and process ethics applications and correspondence.
• Coordinate review and approval of research protocols for compliance.
• Communicate with investigators, sponsors and regulators on ethics matters.
• Provide guidance on DSRB policies, procedures and forms.
• Maintain ethics databases, records and reports accurately.
• Assist quality improvement initiatives to boost review efficiency.
• Provide admin/secretariat support for ethics-related events.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Duration: 8 months contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: Novena

About the role

To support the management and administration of research ethics review processes within a healthcare/research environment. The role will work closely with researchers, investigators, sponsors, review board members and regulatory stakeholders to ensure research ethics submissions and reviews are handled accurately, efficiently and in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of research ethics policies, guidelines and SOPs.

• Coordinate DSRB/Healthcare REC meetings, including agendas, quorum, minutes and follow-up actions.

• Screen and process research ethics applications, submissions and correspondence.

• Coordinate the review and approval of research protocols, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.

• Communicate with investigators, sponsors, researchers and regulatory authorities on ethics review matters.

• Provide guidance on the implementation of DSRB policies, procedures and forms.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date research ethics databases, records and reports.

• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the ethics review process.

• Provide administrative and secretariat support for ethics-related conferences, programmes and other ad-hoc activities.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Health Sciences or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience in healthcare, clinical/research administration or research ethics will be an advantage.

• Basic understanding of research ethics policies, guidelines and local regulations.

• Good organisational, project management, writing and analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

• Strong team player with good communication and influencing skills.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.