Senior Lead Clinical Research Associate, Research Compliance Management

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital is seeking a Senior Lead Clinical Research Associate to ensure compliance within clinical research across SingHealth. This role involves overseeing regulatory adherence, mentoring new staff, and conducting monitoring visits to ensure the highest standards in clinical research practices. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in clinical trials, including 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical research compliance management across institutions.
• Plan and conduct monitoring visits; prepare post-visit reports.
• Train new Clinical Research Associates and chair department meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organisational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Lead Clinical Research Associate to oversee clinical research compliance management across SingHealth institutions. In this role, you will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements including the Human Biomedical Research Act, Health Products Act, International Council for Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice guidelines and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.

Your responsibilities will include planning and conducting monitoring visits, preparing comprehensive post-visit reports, recommending preventive and corrective measures for compliance, and ensuring resolution of findings. You will also provide administrative support to departmental operations, develop education programes, train new Clinical Research Associates, provide supervisory monitoring and chair department meetings.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in clinical trials, including clinical trials monitoring with 4 years in a supervisory or management role

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with proven capability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications