Legal Counsel

Overview

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together seven 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) SIngapore Medical FOundation AI model (SIMFONI) 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! SCRI The Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI) is the national coordinating body (NCB) for clinical trials with a vision to establish Singapore as a regional thought leader in clinical research. This is accomplished through the deployment of innovative technologies and processes, and strategic coordination of ecosystem capabilities and infrastructure to achieve synergies that will enhance the clinical research ecosystem aimed towards a healthier community and better patient outcomes.

About the Role

The Legal Counsel will provide legal support and advice for clinical research, research collaborations and research support services across the business units of the Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS). The role is responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of agreements, advising on legal and regulatory matters affecting clinical research.

The Legal Counsel will work closely with the internal stakeholders, healthcare institutions, industry sponsors and research partners to facilitate the timely execution of agreements while managing legal and institutional risks.

Key Responsibilities

Review, draft, negotiate, and advise a broad range of research-related agreements, including: Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Clinical Trial Agreements for Industry Sponsored Trials (ISTs) and Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) Research Collaboration Agreements Data and/or Tissue Registry Agreements Data sharing agreements Service Agreements for support services, including the services by the Academic Research Organisation to support the clinicians in their clinical research, as well as advisory and project management services for clinical research networks Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) Advise CRIS and its business units on contractual risks, liability allocation, indemnities, publication rights, confidentiality obligations, and data protection requirements.

Advise on data protection, privacy and cross-border transfer requirements applicable to clinical research activities. Provide advice on applicable policy, guidance, laws and regulations relevant for the conduct of clinical research in Singapore. Monitor changes in legislation and advise on potential impacts. Liaise and negotiate with public healthcare clusters/institutions, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, research institutions on legal and contractual matters.

To collaborate with MOHH Legal on the available CRIS templates and on the institutional policies for CRIS to ensure compliance, as applicable, with the relevant policies for the drafting, negotiation and review of agreements.

Qualifications

and Experience Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Strong understanding of contract law. 4-8 years of relevant legal experience in drafting and negotiating clinical research-related agreements Preferred is relevant post-qualification experience in the healthcare sector or in research-related matters at pharmaceutical/biomedical companies Good understanding and familiarity with data protection and privacy laws (at least PDPA, and GDPR/HIPAA would be a bonus) as well as, healthcare and biomedical research regulations (Health Products Act, Medicines Act, Human Biomedical Research Act) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 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 CADENCE – https://www.

cadence-cvd.sg SIMFONI - https://www.simfoni.sg/ Please note that legitimate job openings at CRIS are published through CRIS’ official careers website and authorised recruitment channels. CRIS does not request payment or sensitive personal or financial information through unauthorised channels or individuals falsely claiming to represent CRIS.

Candidates are advised to verify job opportunities through CRIS’ official channels. Thank you.