Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director

7 days ago

Singapore A*star Research Entities Full time
About the Scientific Data Strategy Office atA*STAR

With data at the core ofA*STAR's vision to be Singapore's Data, AI, and Hybrid Compute nodefor scientific research, the newly established Scientific DataStrategy Office (SDSO) is responsible for strategizing the deliveryof Whole-of-A*STAR data products and services. The SDSO alsoadvocates for data literacy and partnerships to create value whileensuring safe usage of scientific data through bestpractices.

To realize these ambitions, the SDSOis tasked with:

1. Establishing A*STAR'sscientific research data management framework:
  • Developing and updating policies to promote good datamanagement practices.
  • Enforcing data securityand compliance with standards, agreements, and regulatoryrequirements.
  • Collaborating with other publicor private sector data departments on data quality, standards, andinteroperability.

2. EstablishingA*STAR's scientific data architecture:
  • Defining data products from new and existing cross-domainscientific data assets to support research use cases.
  • Forging strategic data partnerships at both national andinternational levels to enrich A*STAR's data assets.
  • Developing best practices for data engineering totransform data assets intoproducts.

3. Establishing A*STAR'sscientific data advocacy framework:

  • Defining data services from new and existing cross-domainscientific data assets to empower Whole-of-A*STAR to be moredata-driven through self-help.
  • Developing dataadvocacy initiatives to raise awareness and literacy in scientificdata management, products, and services.
  • Connecting A*STAR's data framework with other national(e.g., MOH's TRUST and GovTech's enTRUST) and global dataframeworks.


JobDescriptions

We are seeking anexperienced Data Management Specialist (DMS) to join A*STAR.Reporting to the Director of the Scientific Data Strategy Office(SDSO), the DMS will support the development and implementation ofA*STAR's scientific research data management activities, enhancingdata accessibility, quality, and security to foster innovation andcollaboration across researchteams.

KeyResponsibilities:
  • Framework Development:Develop and enhance A*STAR's scientific researchdata management framework and guidelines, including dataclassification, ownership, and stewardship, leveraging provenframeworks and best practices.
  • Policy Implementation:Define and implement data exploitation policies andprocesses across research teams and departments within A*STAR,ensuring data access, quality, and usability.
  • Service Definition: Defineand maintain data management services to promote and ensure thesafe and secure usage of A*STAR scientific data.
  • Data Sharing: Develop datasharing policies and agreements to support external dataexploitation for scientific research purposes.
  • Quality and Standards:Provide requirements on data quality, standards, andinteroperability/collaboration within and beyond A*STAR.
  • Evaluate Impact: Establishan evaluation framework to measure the value and impact of theSDSO's data management strategies and initiatives.
  • Advise on Trends: Provideinsights and updates to A*STAR management and research staff onindustry trends, standards, relevant data laws, and regulatoryrequirements related to data management, recommending appropriatemodifications to existing policies andpractices.

JobRequirements:
  • Experience: 5-8 years ofexperience in data management, with prior experience in developingand implementing data management frameworks andpolicies.
  • Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, DataAnalytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Information Management,or a related field. A Master's degree or certifications in datamanagement are preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Deepunderstanding of data management strategies, practices, policies,procedures, data security standards, and privacy laws.
  • Analytical Skills: Stronganalytical capabilities to assess the efficacy of data managementstrategies.
  • Mentorship:Ability to mentor junior officers.
  • Communication: Excellentcommunication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational Skills:Strong organizational skills and attention todetail.
  • Proficiency:Proficient in relevant data engineering tools andapplications.
  • Contextualization:Ability to contextualize government policies andindustry best practices in data management within A*STAR's contextfor scientific data.
  • Collaboration: Ability towork effectively with various data-relevant stakeholders acrossA*STAR entities.

Theabove eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may includeadditional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitmentpolicies. These policies may be amended from time to time withoutnotice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will benotified.

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