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.
Time Type:
Full timeJob Area:
Clinical ServicesLocations:
Angel Court, London
Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen.
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Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.
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