Assistant Director, Health Services Research & Analytics

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Director to lead research initiatives and improve healthcare delivery. The ideal candidate has a Master's in relevant fields, extensive leadership experience, and strong expertise in clinical research and grant acquisition. Responsibilities include managing research teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior researchers. Attractive opportunity for those passionate about healthcare improvement through research.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in health service operations research is an advantage.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research teams to deliver high-impact studies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including healthcare institutions.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to capacity building.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical research

Grant acquisition

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Master in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join as an Assistant Director. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving research initiatives that inform and improve healthcare delivery and policy in Singapore Healthcare and Institutions. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in clinical research, team leadership, and grant acquisition within the healthcare and AI ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research teams to work with Clinicians to deliver high-impact health service outcome studies.

• Design, implement, and evaluate clinical research projects aligned with national healthcare priorities.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare institutions, academic partners, and government agencies.

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including competitive grants within the healthcare and AI research landscape.

• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to capacity building within the department.

• Translate research findings into actionable insights for policy and practice.

Requirements

• Master in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science or a related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams. At least 4 years in managerial role.

• Has experiences in health service operations research or related field, with a strong understanding of the Singapore healthcare landscape (an advantage).

• Proven track record in clinical research design, implementation (project management), and evaluation of various scale of projects.

• Demonstrated success in securing research grants, particularly in healthcare and AI domains.

• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals (an advantage).

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Qualifications

• Strategic mindset with the ability to align research with organizational goals.

• Passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through evidence-based research.

• Familiarity with health data analytics and AI applications in healthcare.

• Experienced in leading teams and a team player

• Good analytical and organization skills

• Excellent communication, problem solving, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skill