Manager, Start Up (Clinical Research)

Location: Singapore

Company

hirify.global supports biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies in developing medicines, medical devices, and diagnostics through clinical research services.

What you will do

• Manage study start-up teams, resources, staffing, and timelines across multiple countries.
• Lead and mentor direct reports, including training, performance management, career development, and annual evaluations.
• Improve and harmonize processes for study start-up, essential document maintenance, study maintenance, and closeout.
• Analyze metrics, feasibility data, staffing forecasts, costing, and utilization to support study planning and cost efficiency.
• Support proposals, business development, client presentations, stakeholder communication, and transition planning.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, industry regulations, ICH/GCP requirements, and applicable regulatory procedures.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or international equivalent in a clinical, scientific, or health-related field, a licensed healthcare qualification, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the clinical research industry.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.
• Analytical skills for reviewing metrics and feasibility data, with knowledge of project management principles.
• Working knowledge of ICH/GCP regulations, FDA and European regulatory procedures, and national or local health systems.
• Fluent written and verbal English required; the role is based in Singapore.

Nice to have

• Experience in a contract research organization, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of cultural and professional practices relevant to countries or regions where study start-up activities are conducted.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth, skills development, and career progression.
• Flexible working practices intended to support work-life balance.
• Participation in corporate initiatives and cross-functional knowledge sharing.
• Work in a global environment coordinating studies across multiple countries.