Lead Research Analyst (Manager), Health Services Research & Analytics

About the role

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital is looking for a Lead Research Analyst (Manager) to support Health Services Research (research design and evaluation, behavioural sciences) at the Jurong Health Campus. The role provides programme evaluation and analytics support for performance management, decision making, decision support and knowledge generation, and co-leads research teams with principal investigators.

Key responsibilities

• Lead programme evaluation studies and conduct programme and health economics evaluations to assess programme effectiveness.
• Incorporate data and AI into research studies using the institution's data analytics and data science expertise.
• Integrate behavioural sciences into research designs, especially in patient recruitment, retention, data collection and outcome implementation.
• Co-lead project management with clinical leads to deliver projects on time and within approved timelines and outcomes, and provide regular project updates and grant management.
• Guide research assistants, data managers and research analysts in confirming project scope, collecting and managing data, analysing data, drafting DSRB reports and research papers, and co-developing grant proposals and manuscripts/posters with clinician leads.
• Support the HSR Programme Director(s) in meeting programme objectives and KPIs, including grant and project management.

Required profile

• Postgraduate or bachelor's degree in Research, Biostatistics, Behavioural Science, Implementation, Data Science, IT, Health Sciences or equivalent.
• Track record of research studies, publications and grant funding.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience for a Senior Associate Manager (SAM) position, 8 years for a Manager position; healthcare experience is a bonus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse stakeholders and independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Data analytics proficiency; knowledge of AI modelling is advantageous.
• Good scientific writing skills and excellent command of English.