Research Coordinator (Ref:BDMED)

National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cancer research is seeking a dynamic Research Coordinator to support clinical studies at Sengkang Hospital. This patient-facing role requires coordination of study activities while engaging with patients and caregivers. Ideal candidates will have a background in biomedical or health sciences and experience in clinical research.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in clinical research, preferably with patient recruitment and coordination.
• Familiar with clinical regulatory documents and ethics submissions.
• Proactive, adaptable, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and consent eligible patients/participants.
• Coordinate study visits and manage data collection.
• Assist in audits, manage study inventories, and liaise with teams.

Skills

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

Degree in Life Sciences

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Allied Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Statistical tools (R, SPSS)

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Research Coordinator (RC) to support an investigator-initiated clinical studies. The RC will be stationed primarily at Sengkang Hospital (SKH) to coordinate study activities, engage with patients and caregivers, manage data collection, and support study logistics. This is a patient-facing role ideal for candidates passionate about clinical research, dementia care, and innovative non-drug therapies.

Your responsibilites will include:

- Recruit and consent eligible patients/participants.

- Coordinate study visits, follow-ups, and intervention delivery.

- Perform accurate data entry; manage Investigator Site File.

- Assist in audits and monitoring visits.

- Manage inventory and transport of investigational products between sites; track usage and accountability.

- Liaise with clinical, administrative, and research teams across BD-MED and SKH.

- Conduct literature reviews, summarize findings, and assist in preparation of reports and manuscripts.

Requirements:

- Degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related discipline.

- 2 years of prior experience in clinical research, preferably involving patient recruitment and coordination.

- Experience working with elderly patients and/or caregivers is desirable.

- Familiarity with clinical regulatory documentation and ethics submissions (e.g., CIRB).

- Strong documentation and data management skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with REDCap or other electronic data capture systems is an advantage.

- Basic knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., R or SPSS) is a bonus.

- Team player, proactive, adaptable, able to work independently at external sites and handle multiple studies.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in patient-facing roles and interaction with elderly or vulnerable populations.

- Detail-oriented and organized, with strong follow-through.