Innovation Insights & Research Lead (MU)

Career Opportunity: Innovation Insights & Research Lead at Bupa

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for uncovering insights and driving innovation? Bupa is seeking a dynamic and experienced Innovation Insights & Research Lead to join their team. This pivotal role is designed for individuals who thrive on transforming data into actionable strategies that shape the future of Bupa's innovation programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a leading health and wellbeing organisation. You will be instrumental in guiding Bupa's innovation agenda by championing evidence-based decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you are looking to make a tangible impact and contribute to a healthier future, this role could be your next career milestone.

What's in it for You? Advantages for Candidates:

• Strategic Impact: Directly influence key innovation initiatives and drive strategic decisions that shape Bupa's competitive edge across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
• Culture of Innovation: Be part of an organisation that actively promotes continuous improvement, creativity, and evidence-based innovation. You'll have the opportunity to champion new ways of thinking.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with diverse teams across BGIUK and external agencies, fostering strong relationships and accelerating insight-driven innovation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage advanced AI technologies to enhance research capabilities, delivering deeper insights with increased speed and efficiency.
• Professional Development: Continuously expand your knowledge by monitoring industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies. You'll have the chance to build new relationships with academic partners, start-ups, and accelerators.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Bupa offers a robust benefits package designed for your wellbeing, including:
  • Generous holiday allowance with options to buy or sell.
  • Bupa health insurance.
  • Enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
  • Annual performance-based bonus.
  • Onsite gyms or local discounts.
  • A comprehensive global wellbeing programme (Viva).
  • Support for flexible working and family-friendly benefits.
• Purpose-Driven Organisation: Contribute to Bupa's mission of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. As a company without shareholders, your focus will be on the customer.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Bupa champions diversity and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, particularly those from diverse backgrounds. They are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Extensive Insight Synthesis: The role requires a strong ability to consolidate research, insights, and data from multiple sources. Candidates should be adept at synthesising complex information to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Human-Centred Design Expertise: A solid understanding and practical application of human-centred design principles, agile methodologies, and evidence-based frameworks are essential for designing and coordinating effective insight-gathering activities.
• Data Storytelling and Communication: The ability to translate findings into compelling reports, presentations, and dashboards that effectively communicate insights and inspire stakeholders is crucial. Strong communication and collaboration skills are paramount.
• Commercial Acumen and Influence: You will need to demonstrate research, analytical, and commercial acumen to provide actionable insights. Influencing skills will be key to ensuring customer needs are at the forefront of business decisions and managing agency relationships effectively.
• Proactive Relationship Building: A proactive approach to identifying and building new relationships with internal innovation teams, academic partners, start-ups, and accelerators is a significant aspect of this role.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., PowerBI), reporting software, and research methodologies, along with strong IT skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), is expected.
• Project Management: Excellent planning and organisational skills are necessary to manage multiple, continuous projects effectively, ensuring they meet stakeholder needs within scope and budget.
• Adaptability: The accountabilities and responsibilities of the role can vary based on specific assignments, requiring a degree of flexibility and adaptability.

This role offers a fantastic platform for an experienced Insights and Research professional to grow, contribute significantly, and advance their career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. If you are driven by impact and passionate about shaping the future through insight, Bupa invites you to explore this exciting opportunity.