Senior Manager, Ontology & Taxonomy: Data Strategy Lead

Norstella Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences solutions company is seeking a Senior Manager - Ontologist / Taxonomist in London. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to optimize data strategy and implement innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical sector and a strong background in stakeholder management. Key responsibilities include managing a team, driving collaboration across departments, and contributing to data roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including extensive leave days.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Health Screening

Critical Illness cover

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in biopharma intelligence or life sciences consulting.
• Experience guiding teams and product development.
• Familiarity with taxonomy management tools and knowledge graphs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaborations and client engagements.
• Manage a team of data professionals.
• Enhance content datasets with innovative solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A global life sciences solutions company is seeking a Senior Manager - Ontologist / Taxonomist in London. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to optimize data strategy and implement innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical sector and a strong background in stakeholder management. Key responsibilities include managing a team, driving collaboration across departments, and contributing to data roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including extensive leave days.