Senior / Manager, Office of DGCMIO (Research)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a strategic leader to drive policy development, financial management, and partnership building within its research ecosystem. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or a related discipline, with significant experience in budget control and strategic partnership management. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential for engaging with senior stakeholders. Join an innovative workplace at the forefront of healthcare transformation through AI and data science.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in healthcare data science or AI implementation is advantageous.
• Experience with multi-institutional or international collaborations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department's financial and procurement processes.
• Drive policy harmonisation and research governance efforts.
• Lead a team of Senior Executives and Executives in data science and AI.

Skills

Budget control

Policy development

Strategic partnership management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare, computing, or STEM-related discipline

Job description

Overview

You will play a key strategic role in policy development, financial management and partnership building within SingHealth's research ecosystem. Working at the forefront of healthcare transformation through AI and data science, you will drive policy harmonisation efforts and contribute to shaping research governance frameworks that enable responsible innovation while maintaining agility in this rapidly evolving field.

With an analytical mindset and clear understanding of long and short-term objectives, you will manage the department's financial and procurement processes, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost effectiveness. You will develop annual operational plans aligned with our vision of leveraging advanced analytics and AI to improve patient outcomes, whilst maintaining strict compliance with corporate guidelines.

You will actively represent SingHealth in national-level policy discussions on data science innovation, AI implementation, and population-level research, contributing to policy development that impacts the broader healthcare research landscape. You will manage strategic partnerships with our local academic partners and leading global academic medical centres, universities, multinational companies, and innovative startups, fostering collaboration and aligning efforts with institutional and national health priorities. As part of Singapore's vibrant research ecosystem, you will help strengthen our connections within leading global academic networks and innovation hubs.

You will be responsible for leading a team of Senior Executives and Executives, nurturing talent in healthcare data science and AI, and fostering their professional development within our research and innovation ecosystem.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in healthcare, computing, or a STEM-related discipline
• At least 6-8 years of relevant experience with 2 years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Strong track record in budget control, policy development, and strategic partnership management
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and regulators
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A driven and independent worker who is able to manage priorities with minimal supervision
• Additional experience in the following would be an advantage:
  • Healthcare data science, AI implementation, or digital health transformation
  • Managing partnerships with academic medical centres or research institutions
  • Developing governance frameworks for emerging technologies
  • Prior involvement in multi-institutional or international research collaborations