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
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
1. Turn complex data and research into clear, practical insights that senior leaders can act on
2. Identify trends, risks and opportunities in healthcare through horizon scanning and research
3. Support business strategy, including clinical quality improvement and investment decisions
4. Oversee how we measure and understand clinical outcomes, including patient experience and performance data
5. Work closely with clinical leaders, analysts and senior stakeholders across the business
6. Provide insight and advice to governance forums, helping guide safe and effective care
7. 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:
8. Has experience in clinical insights, research, or evidence-based roles
9. Can use data and research to support strategic decision-making
10. Is confident working with senior stakeholders and explaining complex ideas clearly
11. Has led teams or programmes focused on insights, outcomes or data
12. Understands how to turn analysis into practical recommendations
13. Has knowledge of healthcare trends, research methods and regulation
14. Brings strong leadership skills and can support and develop others
15. Is comfortable working in a global, complex healthcare environment
It would also be helpful if you have:
16. A higher research qualification (such as MSc or PhD)
17. Experience working across different countries or healthcare systems
18. 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:
19. 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
20. Bupa medical insurance
21. An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
22. Free health assessment
23. Annual performance-based bonus up to 25%
24. Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
25. 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.