Assistant Director, Health Services Research & Analytics

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Health Service Research & Analytics Department as an Assistant Director. 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.

Key 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Health Services Research, or a related field.


• At least 10 years of experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams. At least 4 years in managerial role.


• Has experiences 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 scale 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.

Preferred Attributes

• 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 and a team player


• Good analytical and organization skills


• Excellent communication, problem solving, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skill