Assistant Manager, Group Director’s Office (Applied Sciences Group)

Health Sciences Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager to join their Applied Sciences Group. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your analytical skills and expertise in data analysis to support digital transformation initiatives. You will work closely with forensic science and analytical divisions, providing insights to senior management while ensuring data accuracy and integrity. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on laboratory operations and decision-making processes, all within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about data and its application in the health sciences, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis within laboratory settings.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and provide insights for applied sciences projects.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize laboratory workflows and processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Analytical Chemistry

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Assistant Manager to support the Applied Sciences Group (ASG) of HSA. The successful candidate will work closely with forensic science, forensic medicine, and analytical divisions on data analytics projects, providing insights and recommendations to senior management and ASG project owners. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in applied sciences to effectively support digital transformation in the area of data analysis initiatives.

What you will be working on:

1. Conduct data analysis and provide insights and recommendations to senior management in the context of the applied sciences industry.
2. Develop data visualizations to support data-driven journalism for reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.
3. Communicate data insights to non-technical stakeholders in the forensic and health sciences industries in a clear and concise manner.
4. Collaborate with laboratory professionals and IT teams to identify opportunities for data-driven decision making in laboratory operations and systems.
5. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all data sources.
6. To improve efficiency, quality, compliance, process optimization, research and development, inventory management and provide insights into laboratory processes and test results through the use of laboratory information management systems (LIMS):

• Analyze data and optimize workflows to improve efficiency, identify trends and patterns in test results, which can be used to improve quality control processes and ensure that products meet regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by identifying potential issues and areas for improvement.
• Identify new areas for process optimization by recognizing patterns and trends in test results.

Involved in planning for corporate events and other secretariat duties within the Group Director’s Office for Applied Sciences Group.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualifications in analytical chemistry, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Knowledge in analytical chemistry or in the context of the applied sciences industry preferred.
• More than 3 years of experience in supporting laboratories in data analysis, with a focus on supporting data journalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau or Power BI.
• Knowledge of data journalism best practices and techniques.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) in the hospital, biopharma, or chemical testing industry will be an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity in the context of data journalism.

Shortlisted candidates would be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advertisement. We regret that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

If successful, the appointee will be placed on a one-year contract at the first instance.

About Health Sciences Authority

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) applies medical, pharmaceutical and scientific expertise through its three professional groups, Health Products Regulation, Blood Services and Applied Sciences, to protect and advance national health and safety. HSA is a multidisciplinary authority. It serves as the national regulator for health products, ensuring they are wisely regulated to meet standards of safety, quality and efficacy. As the national blood service, it is responsible for providing a safe and adequate blood supply. It also applies specialised scientific, forensic, investigative and analytical capabilities in serving the administration of justice. For more details, visit HSA. For more updates on public health and safety matters, follow us on Twitter at Twitter and LinkedIn at LinkedIn.