Clinical Research Coordinator

NATIONAL DENTAL CENTRE OF SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support a tele-dentistry oral care programme for seniors. This role involves liaising with multiple stakeholders, facilitating regulatory approvals, and executing clinical research protocols. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong interpersonal and communication skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with biostatistical software is preferred, and the position requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant healthcare-related discipline required.
• Familiar with Singapore's clinical research guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing tele-dentistry supported oral care programme for seniors.
• Act as liaison between NDCS, Ministry of Health, and other partners.
• Facilitate regulatory approvals and signing of project agreements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Nursing, Biological Science, Pharmacy or other healthcare related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Biostatistical software applications

Job description

Overview

You will assist the Director Research to develop and implement the tele-dentistry supported community based oral care programme for seniors which includes:

Responsibilities

• Act as key conduit between National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), Ministry of Health, SingHealth Regional Health System (RHS), Agencies, and community partners.
• Prepare documents for and facilitate regulatory approvals (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Health Sciences Authority).
• Facilitate the signing of project agreements with external collaborators.
• Provide advice on programme implementation and workflow.
• Facilitate programme-related outreach events and training sessions.
• Design and develop informed consent forms, data collection forms, logs and other study-related documents.
• Execute the approved clinical research protocols in accordance with the ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) and other regulatory requirements, including assisting the Principal Investigator(s) in:
• Subject's consent taking
• Scheduling study-related appointments for research subjects
• Completing data collection forms
• Conducting surveys or questionnaires
• Managing the study-related equipment
• Handling queries by research subjects
• Set up and maintain investigator study files, including records of all approvals and reports.
• Coordinate and take minutes for study-specific meetings between stakeholders such as NDCS, RHS and community partners.
• Set up and entry of research data into the study database.
• Simple interim analysis of data.
• Prepare study progress reports and study audits by relevant regulatory authorities and grant funding bodies.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing, Biological Science, Pharmacy or other healthcare related discipline.
• Familiar with Singapore Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (SGGCP), ethics and regulatory requirements for conducting clinical research.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and biostatistical software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to adapt in fast-paced environment.