Ethics Compliance & Research Review Lead

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health is seeking a DSRB Analyst to support the NHG Office of Human Research Protection Programme (OHRPP). The role focuses on managing ethics guidelines, policies, and SOPs, with secretariat duties for the NHG REC when appointed.

You will assist in ensuring timely and compliant review processes, maintain detailed minutes, and liaise with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, preferably in Science / Life Sciences / Nursing / Pharmacy / Health Sciences.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, regular review and update of research ethical guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform secretariat duties to the NHG REC, if appointed.
• Ensure REC meeting minutes are in sufficient details to document board’s deliberations.
• Ensuring Quality of Review: Review protocols submitted to assigned Domain and ensure compliance with regulations and policy.
• Ensure that Review Board’s meeting processes are properly conducted, including agendas, quorum, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Screens and reviews submissions to ensure timely processing and actions by the review board.
• Manage Domain operations and meetings.
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance ethics approval processes.
• Serve as a resource for Investigators and researchers regarding DSRB policies and forms.
• Effectively communicate with Sponsors, Investigators, review board members and regulatory authorities.
• Assist in preparing DSRB-related reports and maintain an up-to-date database of applications.
• Be involved in cross-coverage plans for other Domains and perform ad-hoc duties; Secretariat of ethics conferences/programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Team player

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Education

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

Job description

NHG Health is seeking a DSRB Analyst to support the NHG Office of Human Research Protection Programme (OHRPP). The role focuses on managing ethics guidelines, policies, and SOPs, with secretariat duties for the NHG REC when appointed.

You will assist in ensuring timely and compliant review processes, maintain detailed minutes, and liaise with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.