Senior Clinical Innovation Manager (MedTech Catapult)

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research is seeking a Senior Clinical Innovation Manager to join their clinical innovation team in Singapore. The role involves identifying unmet clinical needs, translating them into project plans, and providing expertise in clinical trial design and execution.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or a relevant degree, with 5-7 years of experience in clinical innovation and strong knowledge of regulatory processes. Excellent communication skills and project management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in clinical innovation, clinical operations, or healthcare research.
• Strong ability to translate clinical insights into product strategies.
• Track record with FDA Class II and Class III medical devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and validate unmet clinical needs for project plans.
• Provide expertise in clinical trial design and management.
• Engage with stakeholders to accelerate project success.

Skills

Clinical governance

Project management

Clinical trial design

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

MedTechCatapult is a national initiative to accelerate the productisation and commercialisation of high-value MedTech products and to strengthen Singapore's MedTech innovation ecosystem. The Senior Clinical Innovation Manager will be part of the clinical innovation team responsible for identifying and validating unmet clinical needs, translating them into value propositions that drive effective R&D with corresponding clinical trial design, execution, and downstream alignment with regulatory and pricing to enable market adoption.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and validate unmet clinical needs and translate them into viable project plans where clinical insights guide key user and design requirements.
• Provide expertise in clinical trial design, management, resourcing, regulatory pathways, procurement processes, and integration into hospital workflows.
• Engage clinical research organisations, clinicians, healthcare administrators, industry partners, and suppliers to accelerate translational success and adoption.
• Contribute to national efforts in clinical innovation, capability development, and knowledge sharing across the healthcare ecosystem.
• Ensure projects comply with clinical governance, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review clinical and translational evidence to support market access and adoption milestones and/or decisions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with effective project planning and execution.

Requirements

• PhD or Degree in a relevant field (medicine, biomedical sciences, engineering, pharmacy, or related).
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in clinical innovation, clinical operations, medical device trials and/or healthcare research.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, ethics, regulatory frameworks, procurement processes, and hospital operations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate clinical and scientific insights into product development and adoption strategies.
• Track record in supporting clinical innovation and clinical trials for FDA Class II and Class III medical devices preferred.
• Proven project management skills with experience managing diverse stakeholders and complex initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across clinical, industry, and policy stakeholders.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.