OVERVIEW

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together six national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system.

The Business Entities under CRIS include:

• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!
Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE) is the central entity set up to coordinate a whole of government effort to implement Phase II of Singapore’s National Precision Medicine (NPM) strategy. As part of this strategy, PRECISE and Singapore’s leading research institutes have jointly developed the extensive PRECISE-SG100K resource, comprising rich biobank phenotypic and whole genome sequencing datasets. The PRECISE-SG100K Data Science Team is now working towards data curation, data analysis and data generation of the PRECISE-SG100K resource.

REQUIREMENTS

• A good honours degree in life sciences or a related field in science or healthcare is preferred. Those with relevant working experience in related fields may also be considered.
• Related experience in operations management such as, but not limiting to, hospital clinic operations, clinical lab operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive learner with a growth mindset in performing assigned role and a positive attitude towards challenges.
• Ability to adapt to ambiguity and changes in an evolving space where priorities may shift.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Successful candidate will be offered a 3-year renewable contract. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:

• CRIS – https://www.cris.sg
• SCRI – https://www.scri.edu.sg
• NHIC – https://www.nhic.sg
• ACTRIS – https://www.actris.sg
• PRECISE – https://www.npm.sg
• STCC – https://www.stcc.sg
• CADENCE – https://www.cris.sg/our-programmes/cadence/

ABOUT THE ROLE

In phase III of the National Precision Medicine (NPM) program, PRECISE Chief Medical Officer’s Office (CMOO) will undertake 2 work packages to: (1) establish sequencing and IT informatics infrastructure to deliver up to 450,000 genomes and (2) establish Genomic Innovation Hub(s) to develop and evaluate novel clinical services that will provide cost-effective improvements in health outcomes in Singapore. These could include:

• Work with various ecosystem stakeholders to develop capacity to generate genomic data to inform research and transform healthcare
• Assist in the development of new clinical pathways and genetic services (particularly those that require genetic counselling and cascade testing) for diseases that are not covered by national clinical programs for genetic diseases (currently only familial hypercholesterolemia covered)
• Work with clinical laboratories in clusters to develop capacity to generate clinical genetic test reports to inform clinical care
• Support the development and evaluation of novel models for genetic counselling to reduce manpower requirements to offer genetic testing
• Assist in the development of novel ways to change behaviour to improve the cost-effectiveness of genetic testing
• Assist in the evaluation of novel technologies for genetic testing including, but not limited to, rapid exomes or genomes for acutely ill patients or long read sequencing.

As a Senior Executive in the CMOO, you will work closely with the Deputy Director in CMOO to support coordination with PRECISE’s research and clinical ecosystem in Singapore and ensure smooth execution of the work packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate internal meetings, workshops, and committees.
• Compile data and prepare reports to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Support in the budgeting, procurement, and monitoring processes.
• Manage document repositories and collaborative platforms.
• Perform administrative and secretariat duties as needed.
• Work with colleagues across PRECISE to support organisational objectives and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Work on other duties that may be assigned, with the goal of achieving the priorities of the programme