Senior Manager, SMU Institutional Review Board

Description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

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.