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Biotech Health Data Governance Lead

$40-80/hrRemoteFreelanceSTEM

About the Role

What if your expertise in biotech data governance could directly shape how AI understands and works with life sciences research? We're looking for a Biotech Health Data Governance Lead to ensure that clinical trial and research data is accurate, traceable, compliant, and ready to power the next generation of AI-driven scientific discovery.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced professionals who know how to navigate the complex intersection of data integrity, regulatory compliance, and scientific research.

  • Organization: Alignerr
  • Type: Hourly Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

  • Lead governance of biotech research and clinical trial data — ensuring accuracy, lineage, and auditability for scientific analysis and regulatory submissions
  • Define and enforce data policies for classification, access, security, and metadata across research, clinical, regulatory, and partner teams
  • Enable secure, governed data access for analytics, innovation, and external collaborations while protecting confidential and patient-related information
  • Collaborate with scientific, IT, compliance, and business stakeholders to align data standards, workflows, and best practices
  • Support the development of high-quality, trustworthy data pipelines that underpin cutting-edge AI model training in life sciences

Who You Are

  • Experienced in leading or implementing data governance programs within biotech, life sciences, clinical research, or other regulated data environments
  • Deep understanding of data privacy, security, compliance frameworks, and regulatory expectations for research and clinical trial data
  • Skilled at bridging scientific, technical, and business teams — translating complex data requirements into practical, enforceable policies
  • Naturally detail-oriented with a systematic approach to data quality, traceability, and auditability
  • Self-directed and comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
  • Familiarity with regulatory submission standards such as FDA, EMA, or ICH guidelines
  • Background in clinical data management, biostatistics, or research informatics
  • Exposure to AI/ML data pipelines or life sciences technology platforms

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and life sciences organizations
  • Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact work
  • Make a direct contribution to AI systems that advance scientific discovery and improve human health
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch