Senior Research Officer, Scientific Compliance, A*SRL

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scientific Compliance Officer to enhance their compliance and risk management activities. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth, allowing you to contribute to the organisation's adherence to regulations while fostering continuous improvement in operational processes. You will play a vital role in supporting publication compliance, managing data protection regulations, and assisting with enterprise risk management. If you are a meticulous problem-solver with strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit, this position is perfect for you, providing a pathway to leadership responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant sciences required.
• Experience in compliance and risk management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with publication and data management policies.
• Support business continuity strategies and risk management efforts.

Skills

Research Compliance

Data Management

Risk Management

Business Continuity

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological, biomedical or health sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Scientific Compliance Officer will support the planning and administration of various scientific compliance and risk management activities, including business continuity management in accordance with A*STAR’s policies, procedures and guidelines. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the organisation adheres to relevant regulations and policies, while contributing to the continuous improvement of operational processes.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement, with the potential to take on leadership responsibilities in scientific compliance, risk management, and business continuity.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in Publication Compliance:

• Help ensure publication-related compliance; communicate policies regarding publication declarations to staff and ensure that all associated A*SRL Publication Forms and A*STAR Publication Forms have been submitted.
• Support the organisation in ensuring compliance with data management policies.

1. Help ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act:

• Assist with the upkeep of the institute’s PD inventory, registers with input from PIs and Dept Leads.
• Track and ensure validity of training records to maintain compliance with PDPA.
• Advocate for PDPA compliance across the organisation and provide advice on PDPA-related matters.

1. Assist with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) & Advisory Council (AC) Responsibilities:

• Assist in the identification and evaluation of institutional risks, contributing to the development of risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Contribute to the preparation and documentation of risk assessments and action plans to ensure a proactive approach to risk management.

1. Support Business Continuity Management (BCM) efforts:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of business continuity strategies to ensure minimal disruption in case of unforeseen events or emergencies.
• Assist in documenting overview of institutional business impact analyses and continuity planning efforts.

1. Contribute to management reporting:

• Management Reports: Corral information and draft management reports.
• Meetings and Events: Coordinate and assist with the scheduling and logistics of Townhalls, Principal Investigator (PI) meetings, and other key internal events.

1. Other exigencies of duties as required

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biological, biomedical or health sciences.
• Knowledge and experience in research compliance, data management, risk management, or business continuity is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of PDPA and data protection regulations, with experience in supporting compliance efforts.
• Hands-on experience in research a definite advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely express technical and non-technical information to all levels of the organisation.
• Collaborative approach with good interpersonal and project management skills.
• Quick, meticulous, resourceful and creative problem-solver who works well under pressure, uses sound judgment and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties.
• Strong adaptability, and organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meet deadlines.
• A flair for establishing workflows and processes.
• Proficient in using technology and Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.