DSRB Analyst, Office of Human Research Protection Programme (OHRPP)

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health in Singapore seeks a DSRB Analyst within the Office of Human Research Protection Programme (OHRPP) to support ethics operations and ensure robust review processes for human research subjects.

The role assists the Manager in managing Domain-Specific Review Boards, prepares reports, maintains the DSRB database, and provides guidance to Investigators and Sponsors on policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to document and present findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager to manage operations of Domain-Specific Review Boards to ensure timely and compliant ethics reviews.
• Perform secretariat duties to the NHG REC and maintain detailed meeting minutes.
• Prepare DSRB-related reports and maintain an up-to-date database of all applications.
• Provide guidance to Investigators and Sponsors on NHG ethics policies, procedures and forms.
• Communicate with stakeholders and regulatory authorities as needed.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Science / Life Sciences / Nursing / Pharmacy / Health Sciences

Job description

DSRB Analyst, Office of Human Research Protection Programme (OHRPP)

Family Group: Administration

JOB PURPOSE

The Analyst needs to ensure that the NHG Office of Human Research Protection Programme (OHRPP) provides the highest level of administrative support services for ethics, thereby ensuring the sustainability of a robust and effective research ethics review process.

The Analyst will assist the Manager to manage the operations of the Domain-Specific Review Boards to ensure that they meet their primary responsibilities of protecting the rights and welfare of human research subjects.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ethics Policy Management
  • a) Assists the Manager in preparation, regular review and update of research ethical guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
  • b) Perform secretariat duties to the NHG REC, if appointed.
  • c) Ensures that REC meeting minutes are in sufficient details to document board's deliberations.
• Ethics Review and Approval Process and Procedures
  • 2.1 Ensuring Quality of Review
    • a) Ensures that research protocols submitted to assigned Domain are reviewed efficiently and consistent with the applicable regulations, guidelines and policy
    • b) Ensures that the Review Board's reviewing processes are properly conducted, including meeting agendas, ensuring quorum, and document minutes of the meetings and follow up actions including correspondence to Investigators/ Sponsors.
    • c) Ensures that meeting minutes are in sufficient details to document review boards' deliberations.
  • 2.2 Ensuring Timeliness of Review
    • a) Screens and reviews applications and correspondence received by the review boards and to oversee the accurate and timely processing, of submissions to and actions by the review board.
    • b) Manage Domain operations and meetings
  • 2.3 Participate in Quality Improvement
    • Improve ethics approval process and effectiveness of review, as part of continuous improvement project
  • 2.4 Serve as resource for Investigators and researchers regarding the adaptation and implementation of DSRB policies, procedures and forms.
  • 2.5 Effectively communicate and document all communications with Sponsors, Investigators, review board members and regulatory authorities.
• DSRB Database Management
  • 3.1 Assists in preparing DSRB-related reports on ethics and other topics.
  • 3.2 Maintains an accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date database of all applications.
• Operational Matters of Administrative Support Office
  • 4.1 Be involved in cross coverage plans for other Domains.
  • 4.2 Performs any other ad-hoc job-related duties as assigned.
  • 4.3 Serve as the Secretariat of Ethics conferences/programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training/Experience

• Degree, preferably in Science / Life Sciences / Nursing / Pharmacy / Health Sciences
• Relevant experience in healthcare, research and related training (e.g. CITI and GCP training) would be an advantage, especially if it includes experience in conducting clinical research in Public Healthcare Institutions.
• Displayed basic understanding of research ethics policies and local regulations.
• Demonstrated strong analytical abilties and possesses good organization and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Having project management and data analytical skills would be advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated good inter-personal and influencing skills in working with different groups of stakeholders
• Team-player, demonstrates excellent team spirit and skills in supporting teams and managers
• Ability to influence and motivate people
• Ability to handle and manage stressful situations and work independently under pressure