Senior Assistant Director / Deputy Director, Data Operations, Biomedical Data Hub

A*STAR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A national research organization in Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate Director or Deputy Director for Data Operations. This role involves overseeing data curation efforts, ensuring high-quality data management, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The candidate should have a degree in bioinformatics or a related field, along with 10 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in data management technologies are essential. This position will significantly impact Singapore's health data ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in bioinformatics, data science or related field as a practitioner.
• Ability to drive projects to closure and engage with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with standards like OMOP, HL7, FHIR.

Responsibilities

• Perform data curation/clean-up activities using state-of-the-art tools.
• Define KPIs and metrics to measure data curation quality.
• Work with data stewards to ensure research objectives are met.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Data Science

Health data interoperability standards

Database design

Programming languages

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Apache

Glassfish

Job description

The Biomedical Data Hub (BDH) curates and maintains strategic deidentified health data cohorts and supports researchers and innovators with expertise in bioinformatics and A.I. Its mission is to act as a trusted research node that unlocks the value of digital health data to support cutting edge science and digital health solutions that will benefit Singapore and Singaporeans. BDH is a national platform hosted by the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) in partnership with Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore and is funded by Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF).

As Sr. AD / Dy D - Data Ops you are a member of the Biomedical Data Hub leadership team who will chart its strategic, operational and technological direction. You will be responsible for forming and managing project-based teams to on-board datasets into Biomedical Data Hub. You will drive to outcomes such as improved data quality, interoperability, and AI readiness of data to enable research an innovation. This could involve activities such as data clean-up, curation, transformation and ensuring adherence to minimum information standards for Biomedical Data Hub. Your ability to influence will also be called upon to resolve non-technical challenges to data onboarding, including stakeholder management.

You may also be called upon to prepare data assets hosted at the Data Hub for analysis by researchers and innovators.

Additionally, you will draw on insights gained in working with data and data owners to develop and implement strategies to level-up Singapore's data and data curation ecosystem. This could include participation in standards and practices groups (e.g. standards identification, new data modalities), as well as other thought leadership activities. You will also establish and/or participate in communities of practice, orchestrating their efforts to amplify BDH's impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform data curation/clean-up activities using state-of-the-art tools and techniques; Evaluate and advocate for adoption of new technologies (e.g. AI data curation) as appropriate (Also development of tools as a community resource)
• Develop and implement strategies for data curation, standardisation, and clean-up
• Develop and implement operational model for a national data curation team that allows BDH to address a wide array of data types and curation use cases, meet its service-level commitments while maintaining cost
• Create and update operating procedures, as required to build-up BDH capabilities
• Define KPIs and metrics to measure data curation quality and productivity
• Work with data stewards and other stakeholders to ensure research objectives are met
• Keep pace with evolving data standards and curation best practices for implementation within BDH

Requirements

• Degree in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Engineering or related field
• 10 years experience in bioinformatics, data science or related field as a practitioner
• Working knowledge of health data interoperability standards (OMOP, HL7, FHIR, etc.) application, and trade-offs
• Experience in data management workflow
• A good knowledge of database design and multiple programming languages.
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, postgresql), web servers (e.g. Apache, Glassfish) and UI/UX design
• Ability to drive projects or deals to closure, resourceful in overcoming technical and bureaucratic hurdles, exercising good judgement in escalating where needed
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to engage with and influence research performers
• MS Office proficiency

Desired

• PhD or equivalent strongly desired
• PMP certification good to have