Executive (NUS Institutional Review Board)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking an Executive for the NUS Institutional Review Board. The ideal candidate will conduct preliminary reviews of ethics applications, ensure compliance with Singapore’s laws, and provide critical support to researchers. A minimum bachelor’s degree in fields such as Science or Health Sciences is required, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. This role involves managing ethical reviews and documentation, aiming to uphold research integrity and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Science, Health Sciences, or similar.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Meticulous, resourceful, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary reviews of ethics applications.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore’s laws and NUS policies.
• Provide secretariat support to NUS-IRB.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with data security policies.
• Participate in policy development and implementation.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office

Organizational ability

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Executive (NUS Institutional Review Board)

Posting Start Date: 24/04/2026

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 related Regulations) and to NUS’ policies (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: 29103