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Ministry of Health

Senior / Assistant Director (Regulatory Analytics)

Ministry of Health

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 03 Oct 2025

What the role is

You will drive the development, application and integration of data analytics into the regulatory processes and policies in the Health Regulation Group. This includes strategic use of data to support and improve regulatory decision-making (e.g. risk management, policy development), enhance compliance, regulatory effectiveness and efficiency, and identify emerging risks in the regulation of health services and data. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on

You will develop analytics roadmaps and KPIs in partnership with leadership, ensuring alignment with regulatory objectives and national priorities. Your work includes leading policy and operational teams to identify areas benefiting from analytics, deploying tools like core dashboards for decision-making, and overseeing risk-based licensing and supervisory models. You will leverage predictive analytics to enable proactive regulatory actions, create performance metrics to track process effectiveness, and set strategic direction for data governance covering architecture, quality and ethical use. Additionally, you will build a data-driven culture through training and leadership, develop and mentor a team of regulatory analysts, and establish partnerships to leverage external analytics capabilities.

What we are looking for

• Postgraduate qualification in data science, public health, regulatory affairs or a related field • Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years in a leadership and management role. • Experience in healthcare sector, or regulatory agencies is an advantage • Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain and automation in the context of regulatory systems is an advantage • Strong analytical, writing and communication skills • Organised, structured and meticulous • Leader and team player with the ability to motivate and guide officers • Strong leadership and management skills Ideal candidate should also possess the following key competencies: • Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities. • Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. • Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. • Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilize and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.

About your application process

This job is closing on 03 Oct 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Health or the wider Public Service.