Research Fellow (Translational & Clinical Research)

Asian Thoracic Oncology Research Group (ATORG) is the coordinating platform for translational research in Asia. Its mission is to advance medical knowledge of lung cancer and improve health outcomes of patients through clinical studies and scientific events. ATORG operates under National Cancer Centre Singapore.  

The Research Fellow will provide critical support in the design, writing, and operational documentation of multi-country investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and translational oncology studies under the ATORG platform. This includes drafting study protocols, scientific reports, stakeholder materials, and contributing to consensus meetings and academic outputs.

This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong scientific writing skills and an interest in driving precision oncology research across Asia.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Study Design and Protocol Development (40%)

• Draft and refine clinical and translational protocols, including Synopsis, Study flow diagrams, Schedules of assessments (SoA), and biomarker sections
• Coordinate protocol input from PIs, Statisticians, Clinicians, and vendors
• Adapt study designs to site capabilities, operational constraints, and scientific objectives

2. Scientific & Grant Writing (30%)

• Develop Abstracts, poster presentations, and manuscripts for submission to Scientific conferences and journals
• Prepare Grant applications, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and scientific reports for academic and industry sponsors
• Draft meeting materials for advisory boards, working groups, and regulatory discussions

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Meeting Support (20%)

• Support scientific communications with local and regional collaborators, including meeting minutes, presentation decks, and briefing materials
• Liaise with site investigators, pharma sponsors, CROs, and academic partners to support scientific alignment across projects
• Contribute to preparation and documentation of region

4. Strategic Input & Innovation (10%)

• Provide input into vendor evaluations, consensus statement writing, and research planning documents
• Assist with the development of SOPs, training materials, and collaborative frameworks to improve ATORG’s scientific processes

Key Requirements:

• Master’s degree in biomedical sciences, cancer biology, molecular medicine, public health, or related field

• At least 2–3 years of relevant research or clinical trial experience, particularly in scientific documentation or study design

• PhD in a related field OR equivalent track record of scientific output (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, lead authorship on abstracts)

• Familiarity with clinical trial protocol writing, GCP principles, or ethics submissions

• Prior experience in oncology research, translational studies, or regional research collaborations

Advantageous Skills to Have:

• Scientific Writing & Communication: Excellent ability to translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate protocols, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong capability to evaluate scientific feasibility, identify risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in managing relationships with investigators, sponsors, vendors, and internal teams across different cultures and geographies.
• Organisational & Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness: Competence in ensuring study design, documentation, and publications comply with international and local regulations, SOPs, and ethical standards.
• Technical proficiency with MS Office, reference management software, and clinical trial management systems (CTMS) is desirable.