Ontology Specialist

Are you an experienced Ontologist with a knack for implementing domain-specific terminologies to semantically enrich core knowledge models? If so, then keep reading and apply today for a life-changing career!

The Position
In this role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of Bio-Ontologies and ontology pipelines to construct robust, scalable ontology frameworks. You will play a critical role in the development of ontologies that drive our cutting-edge research and data management initiatives. 
As an Ontology Specialist, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, bringing your deep expertise in OWL, SKOS, and other W3C standards to the forefront. Your work will contribute to the harmonization of complex datasets and enhance the semantic interoperability across our organization. 
Specifically, the Ontology Specialist will:

• Develop and Implement Ontology Pipelines: Design and build robust ontology pipelines that support the development and integration of application ontologies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Leverage Bio Ontologies: Utilize your extensive knowledge of Bio Ontologies, to create and refine domain-specific ontologies that meet our research and data management needs
• Apply W3C Standards: Employ OWL, SKOS, and other relevant W3C standards to ensure that all ontological models adhere to industry best practices for semantic web technologies
• Optimize Ontology Development: Continuously improve and optimize ontology development processes, ensuring that the ontology pipelines are efficient, scalable, and maintainable 
• Maintain Ontology Quality: Oversee the quality assurance of ontological models, including validation, consistency checks, and version control, to maintain the integrity and usability of the ontologies

Qualifications
To thrive and succeed in this role, we would expect you to have:

• Extensive hands-on experience in Bio Ontologies. It will be advantageous if you have experience with OBO Foundry
• A solid background in biological or biomedical sciences, with the ability to understand and model complex biological concepts
• In-depth understanding of OWL, SKOS, and other relevant W3C standards for ontology development
• Proficient experience in using ontology development tools such as Protégé, Topbraid, ROBOT, and other relevant software for ontology editing and management 

This position demands the ability to persuade individuals with diverse interests to embrace new concepts, practices, and approaches. You should excel in presenting compelling arguments within your area of expertise, even when faced with disagreements. Exceptional skills in global and cross-functional stakeholder management are essential. Collaboration and problem solving are core to your skill set.

About the department
The main duties of the Ontology and Semantic Engineering team involve collaborating with various departments at Novo Nordisk to advance capabilities in utilizing and reusing cross-domain knowledge. This effort plays a crucial role in facilitating informed decision-making and promoting discovery within the organization.
Digital Science & Innovation (DSI) is supporting the digital journey across all our therapy areas in R&ED. In DSI, we work in multidisciplinary teams – in strong collaboration with all areas across R&ED and R&ED IT. We participate in drug development projects across the value chain, from early discovery to pre-clinical development. We engage in external collaborations to ensure access to the latest research and technology enablers, and we automate our labs and processes, and we focus on developing and retaining top talent.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we are all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information, please contact Joshua Daniel Valdez, Manager Ontology & Semantic Engineering, at jdnv@novonordisk.com.

Deadline
19 December 2024.

We will review the applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.
 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.