Head of Clinical Insights

Job Description:

Head of Clinical Insights

London (1-2 days per week in the office)

Hybrid & flexible working options

Competitive salary & benefits package, including £6,000 car allowance and up to 25% bonus

Permanent role

Full Time – 35 hours

Closing date for applications – Thursday 18th June 2026

Please ensure an up-to-date CV is attached to your application.

We make health happen!

At Bupa, our purpose is simple. We help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world.

As a Head of Clinical Insights, you’ll play a key role in that purpose. You’ll help shape how we understand health outcomes across our global business. Your work will turn data, research and real-world evidence into clear insights that improve care, guide strategy and support better decisions.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how we deliver safe, high-quality care at scale. You’ll work at the centre of clinical thinking — helping us spot risks earlier, understand what works, and improve outcomes for our customers around the world.

How you’ll help us make health happen:
Lead the strategy for clinical insights, research and intelligence across Bupa

• Turn complex data and research into clear, practical insights that senior leaders can act on

• Identify trends, risks and opportunities in healthcare through horizon scanning and research

• Support business strategy, including clinical quality improvement and investment decisions

• Oversee how we measure and understand clinical outcomes, including patient experience and performance data

• Work closely with clinical leaders, analysts and senior stakeholders across the business

• Provide insight and advice to governance forums, helping guide safe and effective care

• Share thought leadership internally and externally, helping shape how we use evidence in healthcare.

What you'll bring:
You’ll bring a mix of clinical understanding, insight expertise and strong leadership.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in clinical insights, research, or evidence-based roles

• Can use data and research to support strategic decision-making

• Is confident working with senior stakeholders and explaining complex ideas clearly

• Has led teams or programmes focused on insights, outcomes or data

• Understands how to turn analysis into practical recommendations

• Has knowledge of healthcare trends, research methods and regulation

• Brings strong leadership skills and can support and develop others

• Is comfortable working in a global, complex healthcare environment

It would also be helpful if you have:

• A higher research qualification (such as MSc or PhD)

• Experience working across different countries or healthcare systems

• Experience using patient outcome measures or benchmarking

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell

• Bupa medical insurance

• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance

• Free health assessment

• Annual performance-based bonus up to 25%

• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available

• Various other benefits and online discounts

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.  That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. 

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