[Hiring] Senior Biomedical Research and Data Governance @Sage Bionetworks

Role Description

At Sage, the work of governance spans the full arc of biomedical research, from the ethical design and regulatory oversight of research activities to the stewardship of scientific research communities and consortium relationships, extending to the responsible sharing of sensitive human data. As a Senior Biomedical Research and Data Governance analyst, you’ll be a key driver of multiple Privacy and Compliance Office functions. You will:

• Lead research and scientific community governance processes across active biomedical research programs.
• Advance Privacy and Compliance Office initiatives that ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Design data governance approaches for research communities to share biomedical data, focusing on ethics, regulatory and legal compliance, and responsible stewardship of human subject research data.

Note: This is not a data engineering or analytics role. Candidates will not need primary expertise in data pipelines, SQL, programming languages, or statistical modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, public health, public administration, social sciences).
• 7+ years of professional experience in a research setting involving human biomedical data.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the laws, regulations, and best practices related to working with human research data.
• Experience preparing materials and submitting to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), preferably including multi-site protocols.
• Experience with legal language or data sharing agreement review.
• Experience developing and/or improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other process documentation for day-to-day tasks.
• Knowledge of incident investigation processes, root cause analysis, and Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with documentation/task management tools (e.g., Google Suite, MS Suite, Confluence, Jira).

Requirements

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills across various audiences and mediums in a professional setting.
• Understand F.A.I.R. data sharing and ethical research principles as they pertain to human biomedical research.
• Strong digital literacy skills and eagerness to learn new software and apply new tools.
• Able to navigate ambiguity as project and business needs grow and change.
• Can sustain focus and concentration for extended periods while completing computer-based and reading-intensive tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability.
• Robust retirement plan and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

Job Functions and Physical Requirements

The following cognitive and physical activities outline the essential functions required for successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions.

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer.
• Repeated wrist, hand, and finger movements.
• Requires clear vision for tasks like data analysis, transcribing, computer use, and reading.
• Occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Additional Requirements

• Travel is required a minimum of two times per year for on-site events in Seattle, WA.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well in a team and maintains professionalism.
• Follows company policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.

Compensation & Total Rewards

Sage Bionetworks implements equitable workplace strategies to ensure fair pay. Actual compensation is determined by market data, specific experience, and internal parity.

• Job Level: Senior
• Annual Salary Range: $93,300 - 121,700

Note: New hires typically receive an offer between the minimum and the midpoint of the range to allow for future growth within the role. Higher offers may be considered for exceptional experience or specific market conditions.