Head of Centre for Healthcare Analytics

Job Description

Job title: Head of Centre for Healthcare Analytics

Company: University of Southampton

Job description: Southampton Business School

Inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and leaders in management science, risk analytics, operations and risk management through research and knowledge exchange

Southampton Business School (SBS) is placed at the centre of the University of Southampton, a top 100 University in the world, ranked 78th (QS), and a founding member of the UK Russell Group Universities. SBS academics conduct cutting edge research and publish consistently in world-class journals. Research activity within SBS is coordinated through ten multidisciplinary research centres. Ranked in the top quartile of the research-intensive business schools in the UK, SBS has an ambitious growth plan, which includes investments in people and relocation to a state of art business building.

Our research underpins our enterprise and educational activities. With an extensive programme portfolio accredited by 15 professional bodies we aim to develop future leaders who want to make a tangible impact on business and society. At the heart of the execution of our activities is our triple helix model whereby our research, education and enterprise activities are intertwined. Particularly, our integrated enterprise strategy enables us to reinforce our connections with the wider university, and communities we serve. These connections enable us to further deliver impactful research and improve the student learning experience.

We seek to appoint a Professorial Fellow to lead the enterprise activities and research programmes in the Centre for Healthcare Analytics within the University of Southampton Business School. The academics and researchers of the Centre for Healthcare Analytics develop novel mathematical, simulation and analytical tools to address challenges faced by the Healthcare industry and optimise its operation.

CHA works in close partnership with the Centre for Operational Research, Management Sciences and Information Systems (CORMSIS) within the University of Southampton Business School. According to the latest World QS (February 2023) CORMSIS is ranked 7th in the UK and 39th in the world.

In the next phase of the development of the Centre for Healthcare Analytics, we are looking to develop decision support tools that can be operationalised by public and private Healthcare institutes. In addition to commercialisation of outputs the centre is looking to develop Executive and Management Science education packages targeted to healthcare professionals.

We are seeking a Professorial Fellow and Head of the Centre for Healthcare Analytics who will develop and implement strategies to increase the research portfolio of the Centre for Healthcare Analytics. You will have experience of managing large research teams to develop products that meet the customer expectations. You are expected to have vast experience in healthcare and to understand the industry well. You will also have experience of leading large research grant applications. You will have the vision and ability to lead technology development from idea generation to delivery and regulation.

This role is a full-time position working for the Southampton Business School within the department of Decision Analytics and Risk (DAR).

For further information about CORMSIS at the University of Southampton please see our webpage:

Potential applicants who wish to discuss this post are welcome to contact Prof. Mario P. Brito (m.p.brito@soton.ac.uk).

Expected salary:

Location: Southampton

Job date: Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:13:21 GMT

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