Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland · Hybrid
Ontologist Location: Warsaw Hybrid model: 3 days per week from office At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and worki…
Skills: Ontology development, Taxonomy design, Semantic data modelling, Knowledge graphs, RDF
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$218k–$327k/yr
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, …
Skills: Strategic planning, Market analytics, Competitive intelligence, Clinical development, Commercialization
South Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
We currently building out our Biopharma Site Management and Monitoring team, and we have a vacancy for a Clinical Research Associate available now based in Sydney. At AstraZeneca, we’re united by a bold ambition: to tran…
Skills: Clinical research, Site management, Monitoring, ICH-GCP, Risk-based monitoring
Cotia, São Paulo, Brazil · On-site
Já pensou em atuar em um ambiente dinâmico, com processos padronizados, foco em melhoria contínua e impacto direto na qualidade dos medicamentos que chegam aos pacientes? Nesta posição de Operador I em Cotia/SP, o trabal…
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$134k–$176k/yr
Introduction to role: Are you ready to set the standard for employee relations across a fast-moving, science-led Canadian biopharmaceuticals hub? Can you translate complex legislation into clear, practical guidance that …
Skills: Employee Relations, Policy Leadership, Case Management, Performance Management, Organizational Change
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$186k–$240k/yr
WHY JOIN US? Evinova is a health-tech business focused on accelerating better health outcomes by advancing digital transformation across the life sciences sector. By combining science-based expertise, evidence-led rigor,…
Skills: Product management, AI/ML product development, Strategic planning, Clinical trials, Life sciences
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Hybrid
Introduction to role: Are you ready to engineer the AI platforms that turn cutting-edge science into real patient impact? In this role, you will build and operate the cloud-native foundations that power advanced image pr…
Skills: Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Python, Shell scripting
China · On-site
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES 主 要 职 责 Portfolio Strategy Planning Develop a Therapeutic Area Strategy, to optimize product fit and portfolio strength.Review and manage Marketing mix for each product in portfolio in order to o…
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Tokyo, Japan · On-site
■ 職務内容 / Job Description Develop and execute external communication plans that positively enhance AstraZeneca's corporate reputation and support business growth. Act as an expert resource on external communications for A…
Skills: Media relations, Brand communications, Corporate communications, Public relations, Strategic planning
Rockville, Maryland, United States · On-site
$82k–$123k/yr
Specialist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing) Introduction to role Are you ready to bring precision and initiative to the start-up of a new cell therapy manufacturing facility—seeing your work translate into clinical trials th…
Skills: Cell therapy manufacturing, cGMP, Aseptic technique, Cleanroom operations, Batch record documentation
Wilmington, Delaware, United States · Hybrid
Are you ready to build the complete sales professional and elevate field performance across a complex US portfolio? How would you turn strategy, science, and data into sharper, compliant customer conversations that chang…
Skills: Commercial strategy, Sales leadership, Capability development, Pharmaceutical sales, Competitive selling
United States · On-site
Date: July 2026 This is what you will do: The Field Reimbursement Manager (Rare Neurology, Hematology, & Nephrology) is a field-based, non-promotional role responsible for helping minimize barriers to patient access for …
Skills: Reimbursement, Billing, Coding, Patient support programs, Account planning
Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid
$92k–$138k/yr
Biosample Operations Specialist, please see below the details: Hiring Manger: [email protected] Country of Hire: USCareer Level: CSET Area: OperationsCost Center: 716246 4314-Cell Therapy US 4314 Cost…
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Santa Barbara, California, United States · On-site
$75k–$141k/yr
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet need…
Skills: Sales proficiency, Clinical evidence education, Territory management, Strategic targeting, Business planning
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$151k–$227k/yr
Associate Director, US Business Strategy, RDU Location: Boston Seaport, MA Introduction to role: Are you ready to turn complex market signals into decisive actions that accelerate launches for patients with rare diseases…
Skills: Strategic planning, Project management, Cross-functional leadership, Executive communication, Data analysis
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States · On-site
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of p…
Skills: Sales, Customer relationship management, Business acumen, Data analysis, Communication
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$121k–$182k/yr
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. J…
Skills: Category management, Procurement, Cell therapy, Supply chain management, Strategic planning
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid
Job Title: Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Strategy - Cell Therapy Available locations: Barcelona, SpainAmsterdam, Netherlands Introduction to role: Are you ready to set the global regulatory direction for first-i…
Skills: Regulatory strategy, Cell therapy, Global regulatory affairs, Health authority engagement, Drug development
United States · On-site
Date: July 2026 This is what you will do: The Field Reimbursement Manager (Rare Neurology, Hematology, & Nephrology) is a field-based, non-promotional role responsible for helping minimize barriers to patient access for …
Skills: Reimbursement, Billing, Coding, Patient support programs, Account planning
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland · On-site
W AstraZeneca stawiamy pacjentów na pierwszym miejscu i dążymy do zaspokojenia ich potrzeb na całym świecie. Praca u nas oznacza bycie przedsiębiorczym, myślenie na wysokim poziomie i wspólną pracę, aby niemożliwe stało …
Skills: Strategic planning, Key account management, Relationship building, Medical representation, Public procurement law
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The Ontologist will design and evolve the semantic layer to connect and contextualize enterprise-wide medical data for advanced analytics and AI. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop ontologies, knowledge graphs, and semantic standards that ensure data consistency and interoperability.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrable experience in ontology development or semantic data modeling. Proficiency in semantic technologies like RDF, OWL, and SPARQL, along with domain knowledge in pharmaceutical or healthcare data, is essential.
Hybrid model: 3 days per week from office
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.
As an Ontologist at AstraZeneca, you will play a central role in making enterprise-wide Medical data ready for advanced analytics and AI by designing, building, and evolving the semantic layer that connects and contextualises information across the organisation. Working closely with Medical, Data, Digital, and technical teams, you will develop ontologies, knowledge graphs , and AZ semantic standards that enable consistent interpretation, integration, and reuse of complex medical data at scale. This role will help transform fragmented data into a structured, interoperable foundation that supports insight generation, data-driven decision-making, and innovative AI applications, while promoting data quality, consistency, and governance across markets and therapeutic areas.
Medical-commercial ontology design and development: Design and develop ontologies spanning HCPs, KOLs, accounts, patient journeys, indications, brands, campaigns, channels, scientific platforms, congress activities, and evidence tiers — supporting consistent segmentation, targeting, scientific engagement tracking, and performance measurement across markets.
Medical-commercial engagement modelling: Create and maintain ontological patterns for MSL interactions, KOL engagement, medical content tagging, claim–reference linking, consent, preferences, touchpoints, and next-best-action — enabling personalised scientific and promotional engagement, attribution modelling, MLR/PRC workflow support, and integrated medical-commercial reporting.
Standards, interoperability, and compliance: Apply external vocabularies and identifiers (e.g., NPI, OneKey, SNOMED CT, ATC, RxNorm, MedDRA, MeSH) within ontology models, and incorporate privacy, consent, and regulatory semantics to support GDPR, CCPA, ABPI Code, EFPIA Code, and global policy requirements.
Collaboration and stakeholder engagement: Work closely with Medical Affairs, MSL teams, brand teams, analytics, Martech, architecture, governance/assurance, and data engineering to gather requirements, validate ontology designs, curate terminology, and support adoption across business users and consumers.
Governance and lifecycle support: Contribute to ontology versioning, change management, lineage documentation, and quality assurance processes — ensuring models remain accurate, consistent, and aligned to enterprise standards.
Essential for the role
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Life Sciences, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
Experience Demonstrable experience in ontology development, taxonomy design, or semantic data modelling, with evidence of contributing to or leading deliverables within a team setting.
Semantic expertise Experience developing ontologies, taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, or knowledge graphs within a structured delivery environment.
Semantic technologies: Working knowledge of RDF, OWL, SKOS, SPARQL, and graph-based knowledge representation.
Data interoperability: Experience using semantic models to integrate and standardise data across multiple systems and sources.
Stakeholder engagement: Ability to work across multiple stakeholder groups including architecture teams, business users/consumers, and governance/assurance functions.
Domain knowledge: Understanding of pharmaceutical, clinical, scientific, or healthcare data domains — particularly where medical and commercial data intersect.
Governance and standards: Experience applying data standards, controlled terminology, and governance practices to improve consistency and reuse.
Communication: Ability to translate business needs into clear semantic solutions and explain ontology concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ways of working: Experience working within multidisciplinary teams in agile or iterative delivery environments.
Desirable to have
Industry experience: Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments across medical and/or commercial functions.
Tools: Familiarity with platforms such as Protégé, TopBraid, Metaphactory, PoolParty, Stardog, Neo4j, Veeva Vault/CRM metadata, Informatica, or Collibra.
Standards: Exposure to terminologies such as SNOMED CT, MedDRA, LOINC, ICD, MeSH, ATC, WHO-DD, or CDISC.
AI and analytics: Understanding of how ontologies and semantic layers support analytics, search, and AI use cases.
Data architecture: Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, metadata management, and data architecture principles.
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We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. For more information, visit www.astrazeneca.com. Community Guidelines: bit.ly/2MgAcio
Offices: 1 Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 0AA, GB · Astraallen, Sodertalje, Stockholm County 152 57, SE
