Associate Director, Imaging

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore’s Comparative Medicine unit seeks a Head of Imaging to lead a multi-modality imaging core supporting small and large animal research. You will drive high-quality imaging services, ensure regulatory and animal welfare compliance, and oversee operations, informatics, and budget planning at the Kent Ridge Campus.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, collaboration with investigators on study design, and development of biomarkers through imaging modalities to

Qualifications

• PhD, DVM, MD, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in preclinical imaging.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in research, imaging, or core facility environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute imaging strategy aligned with institutional research priorities.
• Advance multimodal imaging capabilities across MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, optical.
• Partner with investigators on study design and imaging biomarkers.
• Drive application of multimodal imaging for longitudinal monitoring and biomarker development.
• Lead and optimize operations of imaging facilities, including scheduling and throughput.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle management and technology planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and animal welfare requirements.
• Embed 3Rs principles across imaging operations and research activities.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, QA/QC, and data integrity standards.
• Develop business cases for new technologies and sustainable cost models.
• Mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams; build partnerships with researchers and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Imaging informatics

Multimodal imaging

Education

PhD, DVM, MD, or equivalent

Job description

University-Level Unit: Comparative Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Operations

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 26/08/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

Role Summary

The Head of Imaging provides strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for a multi-modality imaging core supporting small and large animal research. The role drives high-quality, compliant imaging services that enable translational research, while ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory, ethical, and animal welfare standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Scientific Leadership

• Define and execute imaging strategy aligned with institutional research priorities
• Advance multimodal imaging capabilities across MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, optical
• Partner with investigators on study design and imaging biomarkers
• Drive the application of multimodal imaging approaches to longitudinal monitoring, disease characterization, treatment response, and quantitative biomarker development.

Operations & Service Delivery

• Lead and optimize operations of small- and large-animal imaging facilities, including scheduling, throughput, utilization, and service quality.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle management, maintenance, and technology planning.

Animal Welfare & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, ethical, and animal welfare requirements governing the use of laboratory animals in research.
• Maintain imaging-related animal ethics protocols and support institutional animal ethics review and oversight processes.
• Knowledge of relevant Singapore requirements (e.g., NACLAR Guidelines, Animals and Birds Act) is advantageous.
• Embed the principles of Replacement, Reduction, Refinement (3Rs) across imaging operations and research activities

Quality, Data & Research Integrity

• Establish and maintain SOPs, risk assessments, quality assurance/quality control, and research integrity standards
• Oversee imaging informatics, data management, analysis workflows, and data integrity
• Develop sustainable financial and cost-recovery models aligned with facility utilization and strategic priorities.
• Develop business cases for new technologies

People & Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams, ensuring appropriate expertise, training, and succession planning
• Build strong partnerships with researchers, leadership, and external partners
• Support grant proposals and strategic collaborations

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD, DVM, MD, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• At least 10 years of experience in preclinical imaging
• Demonstrated experience working with small and large animal models
• Demonstrated leadership experience in research, imaging, or core facility environments, preferably with responsibility for facility operations and/or service delivery
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and/or imaging facilities
• Expertise in multimodal imaging technologies
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, ethical, and animal welfare requirements for the use of laboratory animals in research
• Experience with animal ethics review, institutional oversight, and related approval processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with imaging informatics, quantitative imaging, and image analysis

Key Success Metrics

• Efficient platform utilization, service quality, and turnaround time
• Regulatory compliance and high standards of animal welfare
• Quality, reproducibility, and integrity of imaging data
• Scientific impact, research outputs, and successful collaborations
• Financial sustainability and effective resource utilization