[WEST HEALTHCARE] Assistant Director, Research & Analytics (Data Science) (Lead the Research Te[...]

Recruit Express Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced leader for a pivotal role in driving clinical research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, a Master's degree in a relevant field, and a proven track record in securing funding and managing multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for aligning research with healthcare goals.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research teams to deliver health service outcome studies.
• Design and implement clinical research projects aligned with national priorities.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to capacity building.

Skills

Clinical research expertise

Team leadership

Grant acquisition

Healthcare knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Master in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science or related field

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving research initiatives that inform and improve healthcare delivery and policy in Singapore Healthcare and Institutions. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in clinical research, team leadership, and grant acquisition within the healthcare and AI ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research teams to work with clinicians to deliver high-impact health service outcome studies.
• Design, implement, and evaluate clinical research projects aligned with national healthcare priorities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare institutions, academic partners, and government agencies.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including competitive grants within the healthcare and AI research landscape.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to capacity building within the department.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights for policy and practice.

Requirements

• Master in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, with at least 4 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in health service operations research or related field, with a strong understanding of the Singapore healthcare landscape (an advantage).
• Proven track record in clinical research design, implementation (project management), and evaluation of various scales of projects.
• Demonstrated success in securing research grants, particularly in healthcare and AI domains.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals (an advantage).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align research with organizational goals.
• Passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through evidence-based research.
• Familiarity with health data analytics and AI applications in healthcare.
• Experienced in leading teams with a collaborative approach.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.

Application

Singapore | Posted: Sep 16, 2025

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Jace Choo Oi Kei
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Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA Licence No.: 99C4599)