Senior Executive, Biospecimen Coordination (CADENCE)
Senior Executive, Biospecimen Coordination (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.
Job Description
The Senior Executive will be a key member of the Clinical Operations team, reporting directly to the Clinical Operations Manager. In this role, the incumbent will support the coordination of biospecimen logistics, documentation, quality control, and interdepartmental collaboration with clinical sites, laboratories, and biorepositories. The position is integral to the successful execution of multi-site cardiovascular (CV) clinical trials conducted under Joint Platform 2 of the CADENCE National Clinical Translational Programme (NCTP), part of the National Clinical Trial Network.
Responsibilities:
1. Biospecimen Management & Logistics
• Coordinate the collection, labeling, processing, storage, and shipment of biological specimens (e.g., blood, tissue, urine) in accordance with study protocols, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Liaise with clinical site staff, laboratory personnel, and couriers to ensure timely and accurate specimen handling and transport.
• Monitor specimen inventory and maintain chain-of-custody documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.
2. Documentation & Data Accuracy
• Ensure accurate completion of specimen-related forms, logs, and databases (e.g., sample manifests, tracking sheets, electronic lab notebooks).
• Assist with resolving discrepancies in sample data and provide support for audits or inspections related to biospecimen processes.
3. Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Support implementation of biospecimen SOPs, work instructions, and quality control measures.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional biosafety requirements for human sample handling and storage.
• Participate in internal quality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives related to biospecimen workflows.
4. Stakeholder Coordination
• Work closely with study coordinators, laboratory teams, and biobank staff to ensure alignment on biospecimen handling timelines and requirements.
• Communicate proactively with internal and external partners to address logistics issues or deviations from protocol.
5. Project & Administrative Support
• Support the planning and execution of biospecimen-related activities in clinical trials and research studies.
• Maintain updated records for biospecimen tracking and provide regular reports to the project or study lead.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of experience in clinical research or laboratory setting, with hands-on exposure to biospecimen coordination or sample processing.
• Familiarity with clinical trial workflows and biospecimen-related ethical and regulatory considerations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
What you need to know
Successful candidate will be offered a 2-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