"Operations Lead, Cyclotron Ops & Facility Services (2-year contract)"

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Operations Manager in the Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. It is equipped with on-site capability for the preparation of PET radiopharmaceuticals in a state-of-the-art GMP-certified facility. CIRC is positioned to support both academic and industry led clinical research programs, with dedicated clinical imaging facilities area advanced modalities of PET-CT and PET-MRI. For more details on what we do, do visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/circ/. Appointments will be made on a two-years contract basis with the possibility of extension.

The mission of CIRC is to provide a shared state-of-the-art national resource for translational molecular imaging research, to foster collaborations between scientists and clinicians and to support the development of human capital. The applicant plays a key role in our pursuit to being a leading centre for advanced clinical imaging research and to drive the development and translation of imaging biomarkers to clinical practice. She/he serves to lead and manage the operational functions of the radiopharmaceutical research centre, ensuring efficient day-to-day activities, regulatory compliance, and resource optimization, while driving strategic projects and identifying revenue generating opportunities to support innovation, growth, and translational impact of the centre’s research outputs.

1. To ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant running of day-to-day operations across the Clinical Imaging Research Centre.
   • Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the GMP Cyclotron facility
   • Provides leadership, governs strategic projects and establishes departmental goals and objectives
   • Manage the CIRC laboratory operations and services to the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets
2. To enable and support high-quality radiopharmaceutical research through effective operational oversight and scientific coordination.
   • Work with CIRC cross-departmental teams and PIs to identify translational opportunities
   • Engage with external stakeholders (industry, clinical, regulatory) to build partnerships
   • Assist with experimental planning, workflow optimisation, and technical troubleshooting
3. To plan, execute, and oversee strategic and technical projects, ensuring timely delivery aligned with research and business goals.
   • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
   • Lead cross-functional project teams including researchers, technicians, and external collaborators
   • Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with key milestones and deliverables
   • Report project status to senior leadership and stakeholders
4. To lead, support, and develop a high-performing operations team aligned with the centre’s mission and values.
   • Line manage operations staff including recruitment, performance reviews, and training.
   • Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-first culture across teams.
   • Identify skill gaps and implement staff development plans.
5. To maintain full compliance with local and international regulatory standards and ensure high-quality practices throughout operations
6. To manage operational budgets, optimise resource use, and ensure financial accountability.

Qualifications

• Master degree or pHD in a related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated understanding of radiopharmaceutical research and development, including regulatory, quality, and safety considerations.
• Proven ability to support or lead multidisciplinary research initiatives, ideally in the development of novel radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience in translating research into preclinical or clinical development pathways.
• Exper