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Biotech Health Data Governance Lead

$40-80/hrRemoteFreelanceSTEM

About the Role

What if your expertise in biotech and clinical data could directly shape how the next generation of AI understands life sciences research? 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 scientific discovery, regulatory filings, and advanced AI-driven analytics.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced data governance professionals in biotech, life sciences, or regulated clinical environments.

  • 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 for 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
  • Evaluate and improve data quality frameworks used to train and validate AI models in life sciences contexts
  • Collaborate with scientific, IT, compliance, and business teams to align data standards, workflows, and governance practices

Who You Are

  • Experienced in leading or implementing data governance programs in biotech, life sciences, clinical research, or regulated data environments
  • Strong understanding of data privacy, security, compliance, and regulatory expectations for research and clinical trial data
  • Skilled at working cross-functionally — bridging scientific, technical, and compliance teams with clarity and credibility
  • Methodical and detail-oriented with a deep commitment to data integrity and auditability
  • Comfortable working independently and asynchronously in a remote, task-based environment

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ICH E6, or GDPR as applied to clinical data
  • Background in clinical data management, bioinformatics, or research informatics
  • Experience with metadata management systems or data cataloguing tools

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI and life sciences projects alongside leading research labs
  • Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact work
  • Gain exposure to how high-quality governed data enables better AI and better science
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch