"Manager, SMU Institutional Review Board (SMU IRB)"

Manager, SMU Institutional Review Board (SMU IRB)

• Operation
• Full Time
• Employment Type
• Manager
• Experience Level
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Education Level
• Singapore | Closing On 08 Mar 2026
• Country
• Hybrid
• Working Arrangement

About Us

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

Job Description

• Conduct preliminary review of research protocols submitted to the IRB and ensure these submitted protocols are reviewed efficiently and are consistent with the relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Conduct review of protocol amendment, annual continuing review and matters of non-compliance of approved ongoing research protocols.
• Attend full board meetings, accurately record member attendance and meeting outcomes, and proactively communicate results and feedback to Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Maintain specialized knowledge of social and behavioural research protocols, as well as Human Biomedical Research Act-related IRB protocols, providing expert guidance to research teams.
• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with external regulatory authorities and IRBs both locally (e.g., PDPC, MOH) and internationally, ensuring compliance and knowledge-sharing best practices.
• Preserve, organize, and maintain comprehensive documentation of IRB proposals, meetings, and training activities, while effectively managing IRB data and departmental records.
• Responsible for all conflict resolutions including, but not limited to, principal investigators, members of the board, chair(s), and any additional faculty, staff, or student participating in human research.
• As IRB Department Office Manager, the job holder manages the end-to-end procurement and vendor management, asset lifecycle management, training administration, managing supplies, and financial administration for the department.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute institutional events, managing scheduling, logistics, communications, and post-event follow-up to ensure smooth delivery and positive stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in social sciences or legal disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in human research protection programs, research ethics, or reviewing studies involving human participants; hands-on experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, ethical standards, and best practices governing research involving human participants.
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to multitask.
• Possess strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in order to manage cross functional, institutional relationships.
• Able to work independently and effectively as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of MS office applications.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a requirement for this role as the candidate is expected to engage with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
• Skilled in video editing, with the ability to produce high-quality content for institutional or educational purposes.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Posted On 06 Feb 2026