Innovation Manager, Centre for Innovation in Healthcare

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare innovation organization in Singapore seeks an Innovation Manager to support various initiatives, manage innovative healthcare projects, and drive the adoption of health innovations within the ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience in project management and a strong understanding of healthcare systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, and familiarity with clinical research processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in health innovation project management or similar role.
• Strong understanding and interests in health innovations and innovation processes.
• Experience in complex stakeholder management and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Support management of CIH team services and KPIs.
• Project manage selected innovations for deployment in healthcare.
• Cultivate good relationships with clinical champions and PCI teams.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding of healthcare systems

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

The Innovation Manager will play a crucial role in supporting 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 Responsibilities

1. Support CIH to lead the management of CIH team to deliver CIH’s services and KPIs including charting of CIH’s strategy and progress updates to stakeholders
2. Support CIH Head to lead the Practice Changing Innovations (PCI) programme to drive innovations towards deployment and adoption in NUHS hospitals, clinics and healthcare community and beyond
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 team to strengthen engagement of healthcare ecosystem partners through organization of CIH events and implementation of new initiatives.
   • Manage new interests to engage CIH services effectively and ensure timely follow-ups.
6. Others:
   • Support health innovators and promote the culture of "Everyone an Innovator" by guiding students, clinicians, and staff in interested in innovations.
   • Assist in organizing and coordinating innovation 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 8 years of relevant experience in health innovation project management or similar role
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems
• Strong understanding and interests in health innovations as well as health 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 complex 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