Senior Manager, SMU Institutional Review Board

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct preliminary review of research protocols involving human participants, including new applications, amendments, continuing reviews, reportable events, and matters of non-compliance, ensuring adherence to applicable policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Ensure the effective administration and operation of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), including overseeing IRB meetings, quorum and attendance requirements, documentation of decisions, and follow-up actions.
• Serve as a liaison with Principal Investigators (PIs), research teams, IRB members, and institutional stakeholders on matters relating to ethical review, regulatory compliance, and IRB decisions.
• Facilitate the resolution of complex issues and disputes involving researchers, IRB members, IRB Chair, institutional stakeholders, and other parties involved in human participant research.
• Establish and maintain relationships with ethics committees and IRBs locally and internationally to exchange best practices and strengthen the governance of the SMU IRB.
• Undertake any other administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree , preferably in social sciences or legal disciplines.
• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Experience in human research protection programs, research ethics, IRB administration, or the review of research involving human participants is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices governing the conduct of research involving human participants.
• Familiarity with Singapore regulatory requirements, including the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA), Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and other relevant research governance frameworks, would be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities effectively while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.