Assistant Manager/Senior Assistant Manager (Project Management)

Job Title: Assistant Manager/Senior Assistant Manager (Project Management)

University-Level Unit: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 14/04/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management:

Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the study across multiple internationalsites.

Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk logs, and deliverables to ensuresmooth trial start-up and execution.

Coordinate with site investigators, research teams, and partner institutions for studyimplementation.

Oversee the budget and agreement negotiation

Regulatory & Ethics Coordination:

Support sites in obtaining and maintaining ethics and regulatory approvals.

Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), local regulations, andinstitutional SOPs.

Team & Site Coordination:

Oversee and support local teams in participant recruitment, site monitoring, and dataquality assurance.

Facilitate regular communication and collaboration between clinical sites, microbiologylabs, and data centres.

Capacity Building:

Contribute to regional training and development initiatives aimed at strengtheningmicrobiology and clinical research capabilities.

Support the development of SOPs, manuals, and training materials.

Monitoring & Quality Assurance:

Ensure adherence to study protocols and timely resolution of queries and deviations.

Conduct or support site monitoring visits and audits as required.

Data & Systems:

Work with data management and IT teams to support electronic data capture (EDC)platforms, data integrity, and secure sharing processes.

Track and report project metrics to stakeholders and funders

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, orrelated field.

At least 2-4 years of experience managing or coordinating clinical research projects,ideally in a multi-country or infectious diseases setting.

Strong understanding of clinical research regulations, GCP, and ethical principles.

Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and across diverse, multi-disciplinary, and multiculturalteams.

Experience in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), microbiology, or surveillance studies is aplus.