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

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Analyst to develop new data science techniques and mentor team members. The ideal candidate will have experience in statistical modelling and machine learning, alongside proficiency in R, Python, and SQL. You will work on analytics projects that influence clinical and operational outcomes while collaborating with various cross-functional teams. Join us to contribute to impactful research breakthroughs in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Business Analytics or other quantitative disciplines.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Advanced understanding of statistical modelling and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Champion development of data science techniques and methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise to researchers’ data needs.
• Guide and mentor lower-level team members.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Problem-solving

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

MATLAB

SPSS

STATA

Job description

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.

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