Back to jobs

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 clinical and research data — accelerating scientific discovery for millions of people worldwide? We're looking for a Biotech Health Data Governance Lead to ensure that research and clinical trial data is accurate, traceable, compliant, and ready to power the next generation of AI-driven life sciences innovation.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced professionals in biotech, life sciences, or regulated data environments who want meaningful work on their own terms.

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

What You'll Do

  • Govern biotech research and clinical trial data to ensure accuracy, lineage, and auditability for scientific analysis and regulatory submissions
  • Define and enforce data policies covering classification, access, security, and metadata across research, clinical, regulatory, and partner teams
  • Enable secure, governed access to data for analytics, innovation, and external collaborations — while protecting confidential and patient-related information
  • Collaborate across scientific, IT, compliance, and business teams to align data standards, workflows, and best practices
  • Support AI training initiatives by ensuring data used in model development meets rigorous quality and compliance standards

Who You Are

  • Experienced in leading or implementing data governance programs within biotech, life sciences, clinical research, or other regulated data environments
  • Deeply knowledgeable in data privacy, security, compliance frameworks, and regulatory expectations for research and clinical trial data
  • A natural collaborator — able to bridge scientific, technical, and business stakeholders around shared data standards
  • Detail-oriented and systematic, with the ability to manage complex data ecosystems and maintain audit-ready documentation
  • Self-directed and comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assurance, or AI evaluation systems
  • Familiarity with regulatory submission requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines)
  • Background in clinical data management, biostatistics, or bioinformatics
  • Experience working within cross-functional or globally distributed teams

Why Join Us

  • Work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and life sciences research alongside leading AI research teams
  • Fully remote and flexible — structure your hours around your life, not the other way around
  • Freelance autonomy with the substance of high-impact, mission-driven work
  • Contribute to AI and scientific initiatives that have real-world consequences for human health
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as projects evolve and expand