Head, Data Governance, Data Management - IHDP

The A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) focuses on research that aims to improve and impact the health and well-being of Singaporeans across the life course.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate to lead the development and implementation of a data governance framework at A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential to ensure the quality, security, and compliance of research data across the Institute. The successful candidate will have expertise and experience in data governance, data management, and clinical research, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a data governance framework that aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements specific to Singapore, working with stakeholders to establish data policies, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with research teams within and beyond IHDP to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulations such as PDPA (Singapore), GDPR(Europe) and ISO/IEC standards.
• Conduct data risk assessments, data audits and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure data privacy and security measures are in place.
• Provide user assurance on compliance and security (e.g. MOH Solutions Review Board clearance, endorsed external audits).
• Develop training programs to educate researchers and staff on data governance and data management best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with changing regulations and industry standards, and advise the institute on data governance matters.
• Collaborate with IT and Data Management team to ensure data systems and infrastructure support data governance requirements.
• Monitor and report on data governance metrics and program effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in information systems, Data Management, Computer Science. Relevant fields will be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or in a clinical research management setting.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data management best practices, and clinical research regulations.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and standards (e.g., DCAM, ISO 27001, ISO 38505).
• Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., PDPA, GDPR).
• Experience with data cataloguing and metadata management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications in data management will be highly advantageous(Examples include Certified Data Management Professional (CDP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP), Certified Data Quality Professional (CDQP)).