Data Information Model Developer

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Information Model Developer to turn complex biomedical data into reusable models for researchers and AI agents. You will design disease data information models, write mapping rules, and build quality checks to ensure trustworthy data.

The role involves collaboration with research, ontology and data platform teams, plus external partners, leveraging AI to accelerate work while maintaining rigor and compliance. Hybrid work is available across UK offices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data modelling, information architectures, or similar roles in pharma.
• Proven experience curating, harmonizing or integrating biomedical, pharmaceutical or healthcare data.
• Proven experience using AI assistants or generative AI tools with a critical eye.
• Strong skills in data analysis and translating complex requirements into clear models.
• Familiarity with database technologies and data integration concepts.
• Ability to write clear documentation for technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Working knowledge of biomedical ontologies and standards such as NClt, MONDO, EFO, GO, ChEBI, CDISC

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data information models and frameworks supporting research and innovation.
• Translate data needs into clear, reusable data structures with cross-functional teams.
• Document data definitions, relationships, and lineage for usability and AI interpretation.
• Implement processes to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate models into data platforms and pipelines.
• Support continuous improvement by refining data modelling practices.
• Work with scientists, data stewards and data platform teams to agree and adopt models.

Skills

Data modelling

Data analysis

Documentation

Biomedical ontologies

AI tools usage

Database technologies

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Join us as a Data Information Model Developer and help turn complex biomedical data into models that scientists and AI agents can use with confidence. You will design disease data information models for priority discovery areas, write the mapping rules that bring harmonized data them, and build the quality checks that keep them trustworthy. This is a hands-on role: you will work in code and modelling tools every day, use AI assistants to work faster, and partner with research, ontology and data platform teams as well as external partners. We value curiosity, attention to detail, and a positive mindset. This role offers you the chance to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact aligned with GSK's mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together., This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.

These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Design, develop, and maintain data information models and frameworks that support research and innovation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and translate them into clear, reusable data structures.
• Document data definitions, relationships, and lineage to ensure clarity and usability for people as well as enabling context for AI agents to interpret the data correctly.
• Implement processes to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into data platforms and pipelines.
• Support continuous improvement by reviewing and refining data modelling practices.
• Work with research scientists, data stewards and data platform teams to agree models and get them adopted.

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data modelling, designing information architectures, or similar roles in pharma setting.
• Proven experience curating, harmonizing or integrating biomedical, pharmaceutical or healthcare data.
• Proven experience using AI assistants or generative AI tools in daily work, with a critical eye on their output.
• Strong skills in data analysis and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear models.
• Familiarity with database technologies and data integration concepts.
• Ability to write clear documentation and communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Working knowledge of biomedical ontologies and standards such as NClt, MONDO, EFO, GO, ChEBI, CDISC

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Understanding of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages like SQL, Python, or others used in data workflows.
• Experience preparing data for AI agents.
• Contributions to standards or ontology communities (e.g. CDISC, FHIR, OBO Foundry, Pistoia Alliance).

Work Arrangement

This role is based in the United Kingdom and offers a hybrid working model, combining remote and on-site work at one of our offices.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computational Sciences, Computer Programming, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Models

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people's lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients' needs and have the highest probability of success. We're uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 228,000 to PLN 380,000

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