Principal Clinical Scientist

About the Role

This contract opportunity is for a senior clinical expert who can help shape AI systems that work with clinical evidence. In this role, you will apply your experience in trial design, regulatory interpretation, and clinical research quality to improve how AI understands and evaluates medical data used in real-world settings.

The position is fully remote and designed to be flexible, making it suitable for experienced professionals who want meaningful project-based work on their own schedule. The work focuses on supporting advanced AI development with clinical judgment that meets the standards expected in regulatory submissions.

Role Details

• Organization: Alignerr
• Engagement type: Hourly contract
• Work mode: Remote
• Weekly commitment: 10 to 40 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assess clinical trial protocols that generate structured, regulator-ready data for AI training and testing.
• Review trial outputs for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with expectations from regulatory bodies such as the FDA, EMA, or similar authorities.
• Examine AI-produced clinical analyses and judge whether they are scientifically valid and relevant for regulatory use.
• Deliver clear, structured expert feedback that influences how AI systems interpret clinical studies, outcomes, and evidence.
• Act as a link between advanced AI tools and the practical standards used in clinical research.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior clinical professional with practical experience building trial protocols intended for regulatory submission. You should be highly familiar with how clinical data is reviewed and interpreted for agencies such as the FDA, EMA, or equivalent regulators.

A strong background in clinical research methods, biostatistics, translational science, or a related area is important. This role also calls for independence, precision, and the ability to work effectively in a flexible, asynchronous setting while documenting findings in a clear and structured way.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in data annotation, data quality assurance, or AI evaluation workflows.
• Exposure to biomedical informatics or digital health research.
• Hands-on use of AI tools or clinical data platforms.

Why This Role May Appeal to You

• Contribute directly to frontier AI systems that are influencing biomedical and clinical research.
• Enjoy a remote setup with complete flexibility in when and where you work.
• Combine freelance independence with challenging, high-impact work.
• Help determine how AI reasons about real-world clinical evidence.
• Work alongside leading AI research teams on cutting-edge science and technology projects.
• Potentially continue on future projects through contract extensions.

Additional Information

This is a paid hourly contract role. The assignment is remote and flexible, with no fixed on-site requirement. The role is intended for experienced clinical professionals who can contribute senior-level judgment to AI training and evaluation work.