Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract)

NATIONAL DENTAL CENTRE OF SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental institution in Singapore is looking for a research support professional to assist in implementing a tele-dentistry programme for seniors. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders to prepare necessary documentation for regulatory approvals and facilitate training sessions. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a healthcare discipline and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and biostatistical software. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director Research in developing and implementing the tele-dentistry programme.
• Prepare documents for regulatory approvals.
• Facilitate project agreements with collaborators.
• Provide advice on programme implementation.
• Coordinate outreach events and training.
• Execute clinical research protocols as per guidelines.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Familiar with Singapore Guideline for Good Clinical Practice

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Education

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

Tools

Bio-statistical software applications

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:
• 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 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 fast-paced environment