Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director, Scientific Data Strategy Office

6 days ago


Singapur, Singapore A*STAR Full time

ABOUT THE SCIENTIFIC DATA STRATEGY OFFICE AT A*STAR

The scientific data strategy office in A*STAR is responsible for developing and executing scientific data management strategy, policies, architecture and partnerships for whole of A*STAR. Specifically, the scientific data strategy office is tasked to:

a) Establish A*STAR's scientific data architecture;

b) Establish A*STAR's scientific research data governance and management framework;

c) Promote good data management practices (including data quality);

d) Enforce data security and compliance to standards, agreements and regulatory requirements;

e) Develop and update data policies;

f) Work with other public or private sector data departments on data standards and interoperability and;

g) Connect A*STAR's data framework with other national (e.g. MOH's TRUST and GovTech's enTRUST) and global data frameworks.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist (DGS) to join A*STAR. Reporting to the Director (Scientific Data Strategy Office), the primary role of the DGS is to support the implementation and management of A*STAR's scientific research data governance activities.

Your key responsibilities:

Support the development of A*STAR?s scientific research data governance and management framework and guidelines, including data classification, data ownership, and data stewardship; Provide implementation guidance on data quality initiatives; Ensure data security and provacy compliance; Define data sharing policies across research teams and departments, ensuring data access, usability, and proper data sharing agreements; Set up A*STAR scientific research?s data sharing and collaboration website, enabling easy search and download of datasets by users of the website; Evaluate, select, and implement suitable data governance tools and technologies to support data governance initiatives and enhance data management capabilities; Provide guidance and regular training to users and stakeholders on data governance best practices, policies, and procedures, as well as support training in AI and data science and; Provide advice and updates to A*STAR management and research staff on industry trends, standards, relevant data laws and regulatory requirements related to data governance and recommend appropriate modifications to existing policies and practices.

Job Requirements

5-8 years of experience in data governance, management or data analytics. At least 3 years of experience driving cross-functional data initiatives Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Information Management or related field. A Master's degree or certificates in data governance and management is preferred Prior experience in developing and implementing data governance and management frameworks and policies Deep understanding of data governance strategies, practices, policies and procedures, data security standards, and privacy laws Strong analytical capabilities to assess data security risks and determine the efficacy of data governance strategies Strong conceptual knowledge of Business Intelligence and/or Master Data Management. Ability to mentor junior officers Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Proficient in relevant data governance tools and applications

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