Data Governance Specialist/ Engineer

We are looking for a Data Governance Specialist/Engineer to join our team at Deciphex. As our first dedicated data governance hire, you will be responsible for owning the governance layer across our data environment, setting standards, implementing controls, and building evidence-based practices that keep us compliant and audit-ready without slowing delivery. You will work closely with engineering, research, product, and security teams to embed governance in their workflows without blocking delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years in data governance, data quality, or data management.
• Experience in a regulated environment (life sciences, healthcare, medical devices, or other highly regulated industries such as fintech).
• Hands-on experience across data cataloguing, quality monitoring, lineage, access controls, and auditability.
• Strong Python proficiency for automation, scripting, and governance tooling.
• Experience using GenAI tools to automate data processes and workflows.
• Experience with AWS and Google Workspace, including governance of both structured and unstructured data environments (we use both).
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001 (essential).
• Solid GDPR knowledge expected; experience with data anonymisation and privacy-enhancing technologies is a strong plus.
• Exposure to ISO 13485, EU AI Act, or ISO 27701 (PIMS) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance based annual increments.
• Healthcare benefits
• Competitive annual leave
• A true sense of meaning in your work by contributing to better patient outcomes.
• The opportunity to work alongside a world-class high performing team in a hyper-growth startup environment.
• A chance to work on exciting,challenging and unique projects.
• Regular performance feedback and significant career growth opportunities.
• A highly collaborative and supportive multi cultural team.