Principal Scientist – R&D DSDH Ontology Developer
Johnson & Johnson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madrid • Spain
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About the role
- Design, build, and govern the semantic frameworks that unify data across the development‑to‑delivery lifecycle for Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS)
- Translate scientific, technical, and operational concepts into well‑structured ontologies, controlled vocabularies, and semantic models
- Model, code, test, and publish ontology modules and controlled vocabularies supporting TDS data ecosystems
- Maintain accountability for components of the TDS ontology roadmap—setting scope, priority, use cases, and success metrics
- Work with SMEs across Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Digital/Data Science to capture domain semantics and validate ontology structures
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- 3–5+ years of hands‑on experience in ontology engineering, knowledge modeling, semantic standards, or knowledge graph development
- Proficiency with OWL, RDF(S), SKOS, SHACL, SPARQL
- Experience with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, GraphDB, etc)
- Strong skills in analytical problem solving, requirements gathering, and translating discussions with SMEs into semantic structures
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high‑quality outcomes
Benefits
- Inclusive work environment
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ontology engineeringknowledge modelingsemantic standardsknowledge graph developmentOWLRDF(S)SKOSSHACLSPARQLgraph databases
Soft Skills
analytical problem solvingrequirements gatheringproject managementcommunication with SMEs
Certifications
Master’s degreePh.D.