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This is a strategic leadership role with real autonomy and direct impact on AI development at scale.This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience is strictly required — but you do need a proven track record in data sourcing, vendor management, partnerships, or content acquisition.Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 20–40 hours/weekWhat You'll DoDevelop and execute data acquisition strategies to source high-quality, diverse datasets for AI training and evaluationIdentify, evaluate, and negotiate with data providers, content partners, and vendors worldwide — including across the European data landscapeDefine data requirements in close collaboration with AI research and engineering teamsAssess data quality, coverage, licensing, and compliance — ensuring all acquisitions meet ethical and legal standards, with strong emphasis on GDPR and EU data governance frameworksBuild and manage a pipeline of data sources across multiple formats, languages, and domainsMonitor market trends and emerging data sources to stay ahead of evolving AI training needsEstablish and maintain quality control processes for incoming datasetsTrack acquisition metrics, budgets, and timelines — reporting on progress and ROICoordinate with cross-functional teams including legal, engineering, and product to ensure seamless data integrationDocument sourcing strategies, vendor relationships, and acquisition workflowsWho You AreExperienced in data sourcing, content acquisition, licensing, vendor management, or a related strategic functionStrong negotiator with a track record of building productive partnerships and closing dealsAnalytical and detail-oriented — you can evaluate data quality and fitness-for-purpose with a critical eyeComfortable working across diverse data types: text, audio, images, structured records, and moreExcellent communicator who can translate technical data needs into clear sourcing requirementsSelf-directed and organized — you thrive with autonomy and manage competing priorities with easeFamiliar with data privacy, licensing frameworks, and ethical considerations in data collection — GDPR expertise is highly valuedIntellectually curious about AI and motivated by the opportunity to shape how intelligent systems learnNice to HaveBackground in data science, information management, digital media, publishing, or researchExperience sourcing data specifically for machine learning or AI training pipelinesFamiliarity with data annotation, labeling, or crowdsourcing workflowsDeep knowledge of GDPR, the EU AI Act, and international data regulationsExperience managing distributed or remote teams and vendor networks across EuropeMultilingual skills — German and English required; additional European languages a strong plusPrior work with research institutions, archives, or large-scale content repositoriesWhy Join UsWork on cutting-edge AI projects alongside world-leading research labsFully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits youHigh-autonomy leadership role with strategic influence over AI developmentShape the foundation that AI systems are built on — your work has outsized impactCollaborate with a global, interdisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and specialistsPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects and data needs emerge","company":"Alignerr","rawCompany":"alignerr","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T14:24:07.730Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"11-3131.00","title":"Training and Development Managers","slug":"training-and-development-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541930","title":"Translation and Interpretation Services","slug":"translation-and-interpretation-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Acquisition Director","description":"Data Acquisition Director (AI Training)About The RoleWhat if your ability to find, evaluate, and secure the right data could directly determine how intelligent the next generation of AI becomes? 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