Senior Executive, Strategic Planning

**Senior Executive, Clinical Trial Operation (CADENCE)**

**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

**CADENCE**

The Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE) is a national program for Cardiovascular Research that aims to strengthen the overall impact of cardiovascular research and translation in Singapore through: (1) synergising efforts across Singapore through the establishment of Joint Platforms to improve patient outcomes and establish Singapore as a global leader in cardiovascular disease (CVD) research; (2) overcoming common barriers to research at the systems level; (3) driving commercialisation efforts; and (4) demonstrating the power of these synergies through a series of practice-changing Use Cases.

The Senior Executive is part of the clinical operational team and will report to the Clinical Operation Manager. He/she will work alongside the Clinical Operational Manager to oversee and provide project management for multi-site cardiovascular (CV) clinical trials executed under Joint Platform 2 (National Clinical Trial Network) of the CADENCE. The incumbent ensures that the project is completed on time, within budget and provide research support service for clinical trials/clinical research, in accordance to Good Clinical Practice, protocol requirements and applicable regulatory guidance. He/she oversees the project through conceptualization, planning, execution, control and completion.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Clinical Trial Support & Coordination
- Support the coordination and execution of Investigator-Sponsored Trials (ISTs) across Phases I-IV, from feasibility to activation.
- Assist in the review and operational oversight of Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs), including protocol feasibility and study milestones.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to facilitate contracting, data-sharing agreements, and trial activation across institutions.

2. Process Implementation & Compliance
- Contribute to the development and implementation of SOPs, work instructions, and best practices to enhance multi-site trial harmonization.
- Assist with identifying and resolving operational or contractual issues to ensure timely study start-up.
- Support researchers in understanding regulatory requirements and institutional policies governing clinical research.

3. Project Planning & Monitoring
- Assist in creating project timelines, risk assessments, and milestone tracking to support overall trial execution.
- Monitor study progress and help coordinate communications among stakeholders to ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables.
- Track project budgets and expenditures, providing support in budget reconciliation and reporting.

4. Administrative Support
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to research-related committees and meetings, including minute-taking and action tracking.
- Contribute to department-level projects and initiatives by supporting stakeholder engagement, planning activities, and follow-through on execution.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in clinical research operations or clinical trials (preferably including multi-site or early-phase trials).
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, trial procedures, and IRB processes.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with experience in documentation and reporting.
- A proactive, self-driven mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

**What you need to know**

For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below: