Hybrid Director, Research & Labs – Data Standards and Excellence

at CSL

• Job title: Director, Research & Labs – Data Standards and Excellence
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Melbourne, Australia

About the role

• Director of Research & Labs at CSL responsible for overseeing data standards and governance. Leading initiatives to support research innovation and data quality across labs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data standards for research and lab-generated data, such as assay data, instrument outputs, and metadata, ensuring consistency across platforms and teams
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistent data capture, annotation, and integration across digital systems (e.g., ELNs, LIMS, data lakes)
• Collaborate with scientists, lab managers, IT, and data stewards to embed data standards into lab workflows and digital systems, supporting seamless data integration and usage
• Monitor compliance with established data standards, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving continuous quality enhancements
• Represent the organization in external data standards bodies and consortia (e.g., Allotrope, FAIR sharing, Pistoia Alliance) to ensure alignment with global data standards and best practices
• Support data quality, lineage, and traceability efforts, enabling the use of data for advanced analytics, AI/ML applications, and regulatory submissions
• Provide training, guidance, and support to internal teams on data standards, ontologies, and governance best practices to ensure consistent adoption across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in research data management, lab informatics, or data governance
• Must have experience working within Research and Life sciences
• Strong knowledge of scientific data standards (e.g., Allotrope, AnIML, ISA-Tab), ontologies (e.g., OBI, ChEBI), and metadata frameworks
• Must have sound experience working within a AI digital strategy team setting
• Experience with lab systems (e.g., ELN, LIMS, CDS) and data integration platforms
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams on data governance best practices

Benefits

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