Executive (NUS Institutional Review Board)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking an Executive for the NUS Institutional Review Board to conduct preliminary ethics reviews of research applications and ensure compliance with Singaporean laws and NUS policies. The role includes providing Secretariat support and managing approvals, renewals, and follow-ups for human research studies at NUS.

The successful candidate will assist researchers, study personnel and administrators, contribute to policy development, and maintain IRB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Able to work independently and effectively, as well as being part of a team.
• Meticulous, resourceful, work well under pressure, fast and keen learner.
• Experience in research ethics/compliance would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary ethics reviews to ensure compliance with Singaporean laws and NUS policies.
• Answer questions from researchers, study personnel and administrators about IRB applications.
• Participate in developing and implementing institutional human research protections’ policies and guidelines.
• Provide administrative support within the department and for other NUS departments on research compliance matters.
• Maintain IRB study-related documentation per data security and protection policies.
• Meet timelines and expectations of stakeholders involved in the ethics review process.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Independent and team player

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Executive (NUS Institutional Review Board)

University-Level Unit: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Institutional Review Board

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 29/09/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The job holder will conduct preliminary reviews of applications for ethics approval that are submitted by researchers to the NUS Institutional Review Board (NUS-IRB). He/she will ensure that approved research projects conform to Singapore’s laws and regulations (e.g., Human Biomedical Research Act, Medicines Act, Personal Data Protection Act, Penal Code, Health Products Act, etc, and their related Regulations) and to NUS’ policies and guidelines (e.g., DMP, RDMP, etc). The job holder will provide secretariat support to the NUS-IRB and manage the ethical reviews, the approval processes and follow-up (including renewals) of all human research studies conducted in NUS.

Role As IRB Preliminary Reviewer

• To conduct preliminary ethics reviews for NUS research studies to ensure they comply with Singapore’s laws and regulations and in accordance to NUS’ policies and guidelines.
• To be a resource person for NUS researchers, study personnel and administrators by answering questions related to their IRB applications.
• To participate in the development and subsequent implementation of institutional human research protections’ policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To provide administrative support within the department and for other NUS departments regarding research compliance matters and ethics review.
• To maintain IRB study-related documentation in accordance to NUS policies on data security and protection.
• To meet expectations and timelines of the stakeholders involved in the ethics review process.
• To perform any other ad-hoc job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree. Preferable fields include Science/ Life Sciences/ Health Sciences/ Pharmacy/ Medicine/ Nursing/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Sociology/ Liberal Arts or similar from an accredited university. Candidate without experience with an interest in research ethics/ human welfare protection are welcome to apply.
• Possess strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional, institutional relationships and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in the use of MS office applications.
• Able to work independently and effectively, as well as being part of a team.
• Meticulous, resourceful, work well under pressure, fast and keen learner.
• Experience in research conduct and administration/ research ethics/ research compliance/ regulatory affairs would be an advantage.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Department : Institutional Review Board

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 32641