Data Modeler

Junior Ontology Data Modeler

Location: Beerse - Hybrid - 1 day a week on site

Duration: 12 months

At J&J Innovative Medicine, we are an R&D focused organization striving to improve life and medical outcomes for millions of patients worldwide. We combine technology, predictive modeling, and informatics to put data at the center of every decision.

Within R&D, Therapeutics Development and Supply (TDS) is currently looking for a junior ontology data modeler to join our Data Integration and Predictive Technology group within the chemical manufacturing and controls area of pharmaceutical development. In this role, you will support our ambitious data strategy roadmap by creating taxonomies and controlled vocabularies to describe the content of scientific sources. Additionally, you will support the data engineering team in curating our R&D Data Lake by applying ontologies to create a system-agnostic homogeneous data block, enabling visualizations and data analytics.

roles and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain taxonomies and controlled vocabularies

• Analyze incoming term requests from users and conduct literature surveys to gather information related to the terms

• Enrich our in-house taxonomies and controlled vocabularies by aligning them with existing industry standards

• Identify gaps in the ontologies with the help of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and enrich them by adding terms

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand data curation needs and support them by applying ontologies

• Stay updated on industry trends related to ontology development in the pharmaceutical domain and promote the use of these ontologies in-house

• Participate in cross-functional projects to integrate ontological frameworks into broader data management and analytics initiatives

• Support our data engineering team in curating the data block with ontologies

how to succeed

• Proven domain knowledge, with an established expertise in the field of chemical manufacturing and controls is highly desirable

• Excellent analytical skills with a strong understanding of chemical and physical processes, analytical methods and techniques used in pharmaceutical labs and plants

• Detail-oriented problem solver who is well organized and able to work collaboratively and remotely in a fast-changing environment

• Ability to work independently

• Hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence to facilitate documentation

• Familiarity with the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data guiding principles.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a plus

• Knowledge of assets and ontology management applications like Collibra and CENTree is a plus

• Experience with semantic web technologies such as OWL, RDF and triple stores is a plus

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a strong chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.