Lead Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials & Research Unit (contract)

Changi General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Manager to oversee clinical research activities. The candidate will manage a team of Clinical Research Coordinators, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead research initiatives. A degree in Nursing or Life Sciences and at least 7 years of clinical research experience is required. Excellent management and multitasking skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years’ experience in clinical research activities.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of the operational team in Clinical Trials and Research Unit (CTRU).
• Manage and supervise a team of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs).
• Work closely with Principal Investigator and study team members.
• Support compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Ensure sufficient study budgets and accurate reimbursements.
• Spearhead complex research projects.
• Handle study specific audits and inspections.
• Draft and implement department’s SOPs.

Skills

Bilingual and/or proficient in local dialects

Good people management skills

Good time management skills

Meticulous and focused

Able to multi-task

Good team player

Education

Degree in Nursing with valid SNB practicing certificate

Degree in Life Science / Pharmaceutical Science/Clinical Trials Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be a part of the operational team in Clinical Trials and Research Unit (CTRU)
• Manages and supervises a team of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) in providing research support to the CGH research community including providing on the job training for junior colleagues, leads and mentors them to ensure smooth and efficient daily operation
• Works closely with Principal Investigator (PI), study team members, sponsor representatives, colleagues, etc to support research initiatives and activities to achieve CGH’s research vision
• Supports and provides guidance on the administration and conduct of research projects, to ensure compliance to applicable regulations and policies
• Ensures every study budget is sufficient for its intended purposes, project funds expensed within budget, following proper financial policies/guideline and timely and accurate reimbursement to subjects
• Spearheads complex research projects, develops study specific documents and assists in the overall planning for the conduct of the study
• Prepares and handles study specific audit and/or inspection and initiates internal and external studies quality control activities
• Draft, review and implement department’s Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. Ensure that these are updated to reflect current practices and regulatory requirements.
• To take on projects as assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing with valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) practicing certificate or Degree in Life Science / Pharmaceutical Science/Clinical Trials Management
• At least 7 years’ experience in clinical research activities
• Bilingual and/or proficient in local dialects
• Meticulous and focused
• Able to multi-task with good time management skills
• Good people management skills
• Good team player

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified