Clinical Governance Officer - Cord Blood & Tissue Banking

About the role

A Clinical Governance Officer is sought to provide medical oversight and governance leadership within the Clinical Governance / Medical Affairs function in Singapore. This executive role ensures cord blood and human tissue banking operations meet MOH licensing requirements and AABB/FACT accreditation standards, while safeguarding donor eligibility compliance and patient safety.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical governance and medical oversight across cord blood and human tissue banking operations, ensuring compliance with MOH licensing conditions and AABB/FACT accreditation standards.
• Review and approve SOPs, donor eligibility assessments and quality documentation to maintain regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Lead or take part in internal and external audits, including audit committee activities, and drive corrective actions for identified gaps.
• Liaise with transplant physicians and clinical partners on donor suitability, product safety and clinical outcomes.
• Advise senior management on clinical risk, regulatory changes and governance best practices affecting tissue banking services.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with current registration with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC).
• Master's degree or higher in a relevant clinical or healthcare discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, medical oversight and compliance within cord blood banking, human tissue banking or healthcare.
• Strong communication skills for working with international accreditation bodies, transplant physicians and cross-border clinical teams.