Assistant Director/ Senior Manager, Clinical Trials and Research Centre

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager for the Clinical Trials and Research Centre. The role involves overseeing clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing staff for quality service delivery. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a healthcare-related degree. This position offers an opportunity to impact clinical research in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years relevant clinical trial/research work experiences.
• At least 4 years in a supervisory/management capacity.
• Strong track record of performance and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trials are conducted in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee resource allocation for trial execution.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Good general degree in healthcare-related fields

Job description

Overview

The Senior Manager/ Manager assumes responsibility to support Director for all administrative and operational functions of the Clinical Trials and Research Centre (CTRC). He/She is responsible for assisting in supervising and developing the staff at CTRC in providing quality clinical research related services to the hospital, investigators, and sponsors/ clinical research organisations (CRO).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all trials managed by CTRC are conducted in strict adherence to regulatory, ethical, Good Clinical Practice and protocols.

• Oversee the effective allocation and management of resources to support the execution of trials within CTRC.

• Design and implement a comprehensive training program for CTRC staff to maintain compliance with latest regulations and guidelines and conduct periodic review on staff performance.

• Oversee talent retention and succession planning.

• Building a strong pipeline to meet CTRC manpower needs.

• Provide operational oversight for CTRC’s day-to-day activities and ensuring a seamless and effective workflow.

• Oversee and manage the CTRC’s budget and ensure accurate financial planning, timely billing, and effective accounts management processes.

• Monitor expenditures to maintain alignment with departmental financial goals.

• Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives to enhance CTRC’s compliance, service quality and competitiveness.

• Develop and monitor CTRC’s key performance indicators (KPIs), i.e. study start-up timelines, budget, staff performance etc. for continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement business strategies aimed at expanding the CTRC’s reach and impact.

• Build and strengthen partnerships to enhance clinical trials/ clinical research opportunities and drive growth initiatives that align with the CTRC’s goals.

• Participate in departmental activities, contribute to institutional initiatives, and fulfil additional duties as required by management

Job Requirements

• Possess a good general degree, preferably in healthcare related fields.

• Minimum of 8-10 years relevant clinical trial/research work experiences, with at least 4 years in a supervisory/management capacity.

• Possess a strong track record of performance and leadership/ people developer.

• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, coordination and time management skills.

• Extensive experience in clinical trials operations and management

• Able to work independently and meticulously.

• Effective presentation and organisational skills