Assistant Manager/Senior Assistant Manager (Project Management)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking an experienced Clinical Project Coordinator to drive a multi-site infectious disease study across international sites in Singapore and beyond. You will oversee study start-up, ongoing operations, regulatory approvals, data integrity and collaboration with investigators, laboratories and data centres.

The role demands strong project management, organizational and communication skills, and a track record in clinical research coordination in diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience coordinating clinical research projects, ideally multi-country or infectious diseases.
• Solid knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements and ethical principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the study across multiple international sites.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk logs, and deliverables for trial start-up and execution.
• Coordinate with site investigators, research teams and partner institutions for study implementation.
• Oversee budget and contract negotiations.
• Support ethics and regulatory approvals and ensure compliance with SOPs and local regulations.
• Coordinate data management, data quality and monitoring activities.

Skills

Excellent project management

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the study across multiple internationalsites.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk logs, and deliverables to ensuresmooth trial start-up and execution.
• Coordinate with site investigators, research teams, and partner institutions for studyimplementation.
• Oversee the budget and agreement negotiation

Regulatory & Ethics Coordination:

• Support sites in obtaining and maintaining ethics and regulatory approvals.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), local regulations, andinstitutional SOPs.

Team & Site Coordination:

• Oversee and support local teams in participant recruitment, site monitoring, and dataquality assurance.
• Facilitate regular communication and collaboration between clinical sites, microbiologylabs, and data centres.

Capacity Building:

• Contribute to regional training and development initiatives aimed at strengtheningmicrobiology and clinical research capabilities.
• Support the development of SOPs, manuals, and training materials.

Monitoring & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to study protocols and timely resolution of queries and deviations.
• Conduct or support site monitoring visits and audits as required.

Data & Systems:

• Work with data management and IT teams to support electronic data capture (EDC)platforms, data integrity, and secure sharing processes.
• Track and report project metrics to stakeholders and funders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, orrelated field.
• At least 2-4 years of experience managing or coordinating clinical research projects,ideally in a multi-country or infectious diseases setting.
• Strong understanding of clinical research regulations, GCP, and ethical principles.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and across diverse, multi-disciplinary, and multiculturalteams.
• Experience in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), microbiology, or surveillance studies is aplus.