Clinical Research Coordinator

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator. The role involves coordinating clinical research studies, managing participant eligibility and consent, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical research and strong organizational skills. This position plays a crucial part in facilitating quality research in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research coordination.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with Principal Investigator for clinical research.
• Plan and coordinate the workflow of research studies.
• Screen participants for eligibility according to protocol.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Liaison person with Principal Investigator (PI), site‑PI and various departments for clinical research procedures e.g. Specialist Clinics, Laboratory, wards, etc.
• Plan, organise and coordinate the workflow of the research study.
• Adhere to protocol procedure.
• Screen research participants for eligibility according to research protocol.
• Enrol research participants and ensure their compliance to research procedures.
• Explain protocol to research participants and ensure that informed consent is taken as per International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) requirements.
• Schedule appointments for research participants within the time frame required in the protocol.
• Arrange for clinical / laboratory tests and investigations; update schedule visit logs.
• Draw, centrifuge blood specimens and send specimens to laboratory or store specimens in accordance with requirement of research protocol.
• Assist in the completion and maintenance of biological specimen logs.
• Trace and return of case notes, blood results and all other results required in the protocol.
• Assess subject’s condition; coordinate physical examinations per protocol; record medical drug history according to protocol.
• Collect and maintain data, as well as provide study reports.
• Maintain documentation of patient reimbursement logs, hardcopy and electronic case report forms.
• Maintain investigator files and source documentation for each patient in accordance to protocol requirements.
• Identify, document and submit protocol deviations to Institutional Review Board (IRB) according to research requirements.
• Inform PIs, Co‑Investigators, collaborators and study team members on any adjustments based on protocol change.
• Complete, report and follow up on unanticipated problems involving risk to subjects and adverse events and/or serious adverse events.
• Traveling to research participants’ house may be required.
• Work closely with SOC clinical staff (e.g. physicians, PSAs) in clinical decision support, therapeutic interventions, and first‑visit interventions.
• Mentor junior clinical research staff.
• Perform quality checks on studies as Institution Monitor (where applicable).
• Be a NHG Committee of Practice (CoP) or Faculty member in CRC Society (where applicable).
• Participate in projects and activities as assigned by the Team Lead or Director, Clinical Research Unit.