Career in the Hospital

Join our incredible team at the National University Hospital (NUH), where we believe that a hospital is more than just a workplace. Every day, we witness the remarkable impact that our healthcare professionals can have on individuals, families, and entire communities.

At NUH, we are driven by a shared purpose – to lend a helping hand to those in need, to be a source of support and healing, and to empower patients to live their best lives.

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join us as we transform lives and create a lasting impact in the lives of our patients. The impact you make at NUH will be profound, regardless of the role you take up in the hospital.

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore's leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what's now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

About Department And Purpose Of The Position

The candidate will be responsible for managing research administrative activities in the Department of Haematology-Oncology at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), NUH. The department is deeply engaged in translational and clinical research, with strong partnerships across the pharmaceutical industry, research institutes, and grant funding bodies. In this role, the candidate will play a key part in supporting and advancing research administrative activities that contribute to meaningful progress in cancer care.

The position plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of start-up activities for sponsored research studies as well as Investigator-Initiated Trials at the Haematology-Oncology Research Group (HORG), NCIS, working in close collaboration with study sponsors, research collaborators, and clinical research coordinators.

Managing a portfolio of studies, the candidate will provide crucial support to Principal Investigators by ensuring compliance with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), institutional policies, and relevant regulatory requirements to facilitate the smooth initiation of research studies.

This is a contract position with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance and the operational needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibiilities

You will be responsible for the following:

Clinical Trial Start-Up

The candidate will oversee the start-up of both investigator-initiated studies and industry-sponsored clinical trials, including ethics and regulatory submissions, agreement and budget negotiation.

Ethics and Regulatory Submission
Work closely with doctors, collaborators, and pharmaceutical companies on ethics and regulatory submissions
Prepare DSRB and HSA submission dossiers
Draft DSRB applications for investigator-initiated studies
Assist investigators in addressing queries from DSRB and regulatory bodies
Clinical Trial Agreements and Study Budgets
Serve as the key liaison between pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations, the NUHS Research Office, and study principal investigators for clinical trial agreement review and negotiation
Prepare study budgets in accordance with study protocol designs
Lead budget negotiations with pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations, and research collaborators

Other Duties

Support the planning and execution of the annual NCAM conference
Coordinate joint business meetings with external partners such as pharmaceutical companies and research corporations
Register investigator-initiated trials on ClinicalTrials.gov
Assist with other clinical trial start-up activities and ad-hoc duties as assigned

Key Requirements

Relevant degree in science, biomedical sciences, life sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, medical laboratory science, health sciences, or a related field.
Prior experience in research administration or clinical trial start-up activities is an advantage, though fresh graduates are welcome to apply
Familiarity with relevant regulations including the HBRA, Health Products and Medicines Act, Health Products (Clinical Trial) Regulations, and PDPA is an advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel for document preparation and budget management
Strong reporting, financial, and administrative skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good team player with a keen interest in research administration
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach

Closing & Applications

When you join NUH, you become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where expertise, knowledge, and compassion all come together.

Working in healthcare offers satisfaction that extend far beyond the ordinary. The smiles of gratitude from patients and the profound sense of fulfilment that comes from helping others cannot be measured. It is a career that allows for both personal and professional growth. The challenges you encounter in this rapidly evolving industry push you to constantly expand your knowledge and skills, as well as encourage lifelong learning.

Be a part of a team that gets to create a transformative healthcare experience for our patients and professionals alike.

Senior/Executive, NCIS, Haematology-Oncology (Research Admin - Clinical Trials, 1-Year Contract)