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

About the role

NUHS is looking for a Lead Research Analyst (Manager) for its Health Services Research (HSR) team covering Research Design & Evaluation and Behavioural Sciences. The role provides programme evaluation and analytics support at JurongHealth Campus (JHC) to enable health services research, performance management, decision making, decision support and knowledge generation. It also involves co-leading research teams with Principal Investigators through project conception, planning, design, implementation, evaluation and transition, including manuscript or poster publication.

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 institutional 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.
• Provide regular project updates and grant management.
• Guide research assistants, data managers and research analysts on confirming project scope, data collection, management and analysis, and drafting DSRB reports and research papers.
• Co-develop 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 Analyst (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.
• Good scientific writing skills and excellent command of English.

Required skills

• Data analytics proficiency; knowledge of AI modelling is advantageous.
• Grant writing and manuscript preparation.