Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract)

NATIONAL DENTAL CENTRE OF SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an individual to assist the Director of Research in developing and implementing a tele-dentistry supported oral care programme for seniors. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, preparing regulatory documents, and executing clinical research protocols. Candidates must possess a degree in a healthcare-related field and have strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with SGGCP and clinical research requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing community-based oral care programme.
• Facilitate regulatory approvals and project agreements.
• Manage data collection and execute clinical research protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Nursing, Biological Science, Pharmacy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bio-statistical software

Job description

Responsibilities:

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

• Key conduit between National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), Ministry of Health, SingHealth Regional Health System (RHS), Agencies, community partners.
• Prepare documents for and facilitate regulatory (e.g. Institution Review Board, Health Sciences Authority) approvals.
• 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 form, data collection forms, logs and other study related document.
• Execute the approved clinical research protocols in accordance to the ICH-Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) and other regulatory requirements, including (but not limited to) assisting the principal investigator(s) in:

1. Subject’s consent taking
2. Scheduling study-related appointments for research subjects
3. Completing data collection forms
4. Conducting surveys or questionnaires
5. Managing the study-related equipment
6. Handling queries by research subjects

• Set up and maintain Investigator study file(s), including records of all approvals and reports.
• Coordinate and take minutes for study specific meetings between the various 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 bio-statistical software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment