Operations Lead, Cyclotron Ops & Facility Services (2-Year Contract)

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

National University of Singapore – Queenstown

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore.

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• as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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 and advanced modalities of PET-CT and PET-MRI.

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Appointments will be made on a two-year 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 be 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 optimisation, 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

Provide leadership, govern strategic projects and establish 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.

Experience working in or with industry partners, particularly in commercialising scientific research or managing academic-industry collaborations.

Experience managing or coordinating complex, multidisciplinary research or technical projects—ideally related to the development of novel radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine, or related fields.

Proven track record of managing teams, workflows and resources in a regulated environment (e.g., under GMP, GLP or ISO standards).

Demonstrated ability to translate research outputs into operational strategies, product development pathways or commercial opportunities.

Experience in managing budgets, procurement and operational planning in a scientific or technical setting.

Engagement with external partners, vendors or collaborators – especially in biotech, pharma or clinical research sectors.

Understanding of radiopharmaceutical production, handling and safety protocols.

Familiarity with radiochemistry processes, radionuclide generators and labelling techniques.

Awareness of radiation safety principles and protocols, including licensing and monitoring requirements.

Ability to develop project plans, track milestones, allocate resources and manage risks effectively.

Experience managing procurement, vendor contracts and lab operational logistics.

More Information

Location : Kent Ridge Campus

Organization : Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Clinical Imaging Research Centre

Employee Referral Eligible : No

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