Remote Director, Research Data Strategy & Analytics

The Jackson Laboratory; United States; Remote; USD 136,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory seeks a Director of Research Data Governance & Analytics to lead data strategy, governance, and analytics initiatives across the research and education portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Research Administration, you will oversee data standards, integrity, accessibility, and regulatory compliance through the data lifecycle.

Remote with travel as needed; you will work with researchers and administrators to drive data-driven decision making, build governance

Qualifications

• 10 years of technical experience, ideally in data governance and management.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership of enterprise-wide programs and/or cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of data governance best practices, data management principles, data architecture, storage, and security requirements.
• Experience executing strategic plans that involve integrating cross-functional processes and information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to conduct independent data analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and policy development and education.
• Commitment to collaborative and inclusive decision making.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research data framework and master project plan for data collection, operations, reporting, and analytics.
• Serve as institutional official coordinating across IT, Security, Legal, Compliance, Research, Administration, and Services.
• Engage stakeholders to establish and maintain the research data governance infrastructure and standards.
• Develop standardized data governance policies and data resource documents (definitions, lineage, workflows, metadata, models).
• Promote data accuracy, transparency, and operational excellence; oversee data remediation and sharing to ensure quality and usability.
• Prepare and maintain governance documentation; monitor emerging data and AI regulations; support audits and risk mitigation.
• Lead development of research analytics capabilities; define metrics and KPIs aligned with programs and reporting.
• Define information management principles and create tools to track and inventory research data; design data quality scorecards.
• Establish requirements for reports and dashboards; advise on AI tool use for process improvements.
• Develop and deliver outreach, education, and training programs to foster data literacy and stewardship.

Skills

Technical leadership

Data governance

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

BS degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory seeks a Director of Research Data Governance & Analytics to lead data strategy, governance, and analytics initiatives across the research and education portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Research Administration, you will oversee data standards, integrity, accessibility, and regulatory compliance through the data lifecycle.

Remote with travel as needed; you will work with researchers and administrators to drive data-driven decision making, build governance