Ontology Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Ontology Specialist to join our team at Novo Nordisk. As an Ontology Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development of ontologies that drive our cutting-edge research and data management initiatives.

• 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.

• Extensive Hands-on Experience in Bio Ontologies: We require extensive hands-on experience in Bio Ontologies, with a solid background in biological or biomedical sciences.
• Knowledge of OWL, SKOS, and Other Relevant W3C Standards: In-depth understanding of OWL, SKOS, and other relevant W3C standards for ontology development.
• Proficient Experience in Ontology Development Tools: Proficient experience in using ontology development tools such as Protégé, Topbraid, ROBOT, and other relevant software for ontology editing and management.

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.

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.