Associate Principal/Senior/Analyst, Data Science, Group Finance Analytics

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an Associate Principal/Senior/Analyst in Data Science to drive analytics projects. The role involves developing data science techniques and methodologies and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in R, Python, and SQL is essential. Competitive salary and mentoring opportunities included.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in data science.
• Advanced theoretical understanding of statistical modelling.
• Ability to code in R, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop new data science techniques and methodologies.
• Deliver analytics projects from planning to implementation.
• Guide and mentor lower-level team members.

Skills

Data science techniques

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

R

Python

SQL

MATLAB

SPSS

STATA

Job description

Overview

Associate Principal/Senior/Analyst, Data Science, Group Finance Analytics

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 25 Aug 2025

Responsibilities

You will champion the development of new data science techniques, methodologies and delivery of analytics projects from planning through to prototyping, testing, implementation and publication. You will identify and develop core data science components for the delivery of projects, construct dedicated databases and computing environments, and explore and visualise complex data sets to provide business insights. As a key member of the Value Driven Analytics Research (VADAR) initiative, you will provide technical expertise to researchers’ data needs, and/or RFPs and related commercial activities. Your duties include working on data analytics projects that are commissioned by institutions within SingHealth and provide recommendations based on the clinical, operational and financial analysis performed. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams, especially the value/bundle care, population health, clinical quality and finance offices within the cluster.

For the Senior Analyst position, you will also guide and mentor lower-level team members and are expected to influence key stakeholders, spearheading a data-driven approach to contribute to research breakthroughs.

Other responsibilities include projects as and when assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science/ Engineering, Business Analytics or other quantitative disciplines with preferably 2 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Advanced theoretical understanding of statistical modelling, machine learning, developing simulation models
• Experience with algorithms and coding proficiency with tools such as R/ Python/ SQL
• Good understanding of MATLAB, SPSS, and STATA
• Meticulous and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A team player who is also able to work independently in a fast-paced environment