Innovation Asst Manager / Sr Asst Manager, Centre for Innovation in Healthcare

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks an Innovation Senior/Assistant Manager to support initiatives in healthcare innovation, manage projects, and drive clinical adoption of healthcare innovations within the ecosystem. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management and stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes collaboration and relationship-building within the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years relevant experience in healthcare innovation or project management.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and innovation processes.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of innovations transforming care delivery.
• Project manage chosen innovations under the PCI programme.
• Cultivate relationships with clinical champions and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare innovation understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

The Innovation Sr / Asst Manager will play a crucial role in supporting Centre for Innovation in Healthcare (CIH)'s various initiatives, managing innovative healthcare projects, and driving the clinical adoption of NUHS Practice Changing Innovations (PCI) within the NUHS ecosystem and beyond.

Job Descriptions

NUHS Practice Changing Innovations (PCI) Programme Support:

• Support the flagship NUHS PCI programme to deploy innovations that transform care delivery and improve population health.
• Project manage selected innovations under the PCI programme, driving them towards deployment and adoption in NUHS hospitals, clinics, and healthcare community.
• Ensure project milestones are met for PCIs under your charge.
• Coordinate and submit PCI progress reports in a timely manner.
• Serve as a member of the PCI secretariat, providing support for the organization and smooth conduct of annual PCI Advisory Board (AB) meetings and updates.

Innovation Projects Support:

• Work closely with CIH team to manage external and internal innovators interested in collaborating with NUHS.
• Collaborate with CIH Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) for end-to-end management of projects and clinical trials.
• Ensure project milestones are met for innovations under your charge.

Stakeholders and Ecosystem Partners Management:

• Cultivate and maintain good relationships with clinical champions and the PCI teams.
• Assist in forging new partnerships and maintaining relationships with CIH healthcare ecosystem partners to support CIH Innovators.
• Work with the CIH teams to strengthen engagement of healthcare ecosystem partners through organization of CIH events and implementation of new initiatives.

Others:

• Support health innovators and promote the culture of "Everyone an Innovator" by guiding students, clinicians and staff who are interested in innovations.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating innovations events, social media platforms and ad-hoc projects.

Job Requirements

• At least Bachelor of Science or equivalent. Other qualifications in Business or Entrepreneurship preferred.
• At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in healthcare innovation, project management or similar role
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and innovation processes
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management and partnership development.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes and health technology assessment is a plus.
• Proficient in I.T. systems and MS Office applications