About This Role
Research Associate for clinical trials focused on healthy longevity, this position leads a research and support team within Prof. Maier's group at the National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity. The role involves managing day-to-day operations and conducting innovative clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative clinical trial protocols testing geroprotectors
- Introduce and improve biological, clinical, and digital biomarkers of ageing into clinical trial protocols
- Evaluate and validate new assessment methods for implementation in clinical studies
- Contribute to the establishment of global standards for gerotherapeutic trials and international clinical trial networks
- Oversee the execution of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and good clinical practice (GCP)
- Supervise the recruitment, scheduling, and management of research participants
- Supervise the collection and maintenance of clinical trial documentation, including data records and equipment maintenance logs
- Ensure compliance with clinical inventory management procedures
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline operations and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
- Provide effective leadership and guidance to the research team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
- Oversee the allocation and management of workloads, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources
- Identify training needs and facilitate the professional development of team members
- Build and nurture a positive team culture that promotes excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Identify and pursue relevant grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding bodies
- Oversee the preparation of high-quality grant proposals and funding applications, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and research objectives
Requirements
- Master's or PhD in Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Fascination for the ageing process and experience in observational and intervention studies in humans
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience in supervisory or administrative roles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively with participants, staff, and external stakeholders
- Familiarity with clinical research protocols, standard operating procedures, and good clinical practice
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
