Head of Big Data, Research & Policy Insights

Malaysian Employers Federation; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer organization in Malaysia seeks a Head of Big Data, Research & Information to lead their analytics efforts. The ideal candidate will develop impactful research strategies, oversee policy studies, and represent the organization at key governmental dialogues. A Master’s degree and minimum 10 years of experience in labor economics or policy advocacy are required, along with strong analytical skills in tools like R and Python. This role offers a significant opportunity to shape national and international labor strategies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields; Doctorate advantageous.
• 10+ years experience in labor economics, research, or policy advocacy.
• 5+ years in leadership role.
• Strong background in economic research and labor market analysis.
• Proficiency in analytical tools such as R, Python, Stata, Power BI, or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MEF's research and big data strategy.
• Oversee economic and policy research.
• Lead a team of researchers and data professionals.
• Represent MEF in government and industry dialogues.
• Manage large datasets ensuring data governance.

Skills

Economic research

Labor market analysis

Policy advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Public Policy or related

Tools

R

Python

Stata

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A leading employer organization in Malaysia seeks a Head of Big Data, Research & Information to lead their analytics efforts. The ideal candidate will develop impactful research strategies, oversee policy studies, and represent the organization at key governmental dialogues. A Master’s degree and minimum 10 years of experience in labor economics or policy advocacy are required, along with strong analytical skills in tools like R and Python. This role offers a significant opportunity to shape national and international labor strategies.