Background
The A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) focuses on research to improve and impact the health and well-being of Singaporeans across the life course. IHDP conducts research on developmental cohorts as well as related studies in metabolic health, mental health, environmental nutrition, metabolism, allergy and neurocognition and environmental influences on human development. Led by Professor Neena Modi, Distinguished Principal Scientist, and a team from A*Star, IHDP is coordinating the development of a major new national resource, the Singapore National Life-Course Research Registry (SG-NEST). This is a globally unique, visionary ambition that involves creating a repository of data sourced as standardised extracts from electronic health records that will ultimately extend to all Singaporeans from conception to grave. By creating a single source of quality-assured data curated to a research-ready standard, SG-NEST will avoid expensive, burdensome, and inefficient repetitive data collection and management and support diverse interventional and observational research, as well as artificial intelligence and data science innovations.
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist in the development of SG-NEST. You will report to and work closely with Professor Modi and the A*STAR IHDP team. The development of this innovative resource requires the integration of work across technical, operational, legal and regulatory, patient and public involvement and engagement domains, and additionally, involves the design and delivery of exemplar, use-case research studies that illustrate the utility of SG-NEST. The first phase of development will focus on the acquisition and curation of data from baby and mother electronic health records.
Applications are welcome from clinically qualified and non-clinically qualified individuals. The post offers opportunity to participate in the development of a major new research resource, engage with senior researchers, policymakers, patients and the public, and national and international advisors, and gain experience in each of the domains of development as well as the design of innovative interventional clinical trials, observational studies, and data science applications. The position provides unique opportunity to broaden the experience and skill set of an individual pursuing a career in biomedical research, health policy, or science administration.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, supervision and direction and oversee the program's activities.
- Work with program director and stakeholders to develop overall strategic priorities, scope and schedule for the program's use cases and execute the plan.
- Monitor overall progress of program, identify and manage potential risks throughout program's life cycle and work with stakeholders to ensure progress is on schedule and on budget.
- Oversee and coordinate allocation of resources amongst projects to maximise efficiency.
- Oversee program's and use cases' financial resources utilization and budget management.
- Assist program director in creating reports to executive committee and updating stakeholders.
- Work with technical lead and stakeholders to create data QC/QA pipelines, data request and governance processes.
- Coordinate activities and communication between different project teams and stakeholders.
- Manage contractual (e.g. research, data sharing) negotiations and execution.
- Assist program director on all other related matters, as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's in business, management, life sciences or related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in large programme management.
- Familiarity with the Singapore healthcare, research and policy is a plus.
- Meticulous in preparing presentations, reports and briefings.
- Good basic understanding of electronic health records, biomedical ethics and research regulations.
- Ability to engage constructively with multiple stakeholders to reach consensus.
- Ability to contribute towards success of programme.