Senior Ontology & Taxonomy Lead - Life Sciences

Norstella; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider based in London seeks a Senior Manager - Ontologist / Taxonomist to lead cross-functional teams and drive data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and a deep knowledge in life sciences, ensuring optimal data utility and strategic alignment across company initiatives. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to manage enhancements to content datasets. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

5% pension match

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Voluntary benefits such as Dental and Health Screening

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in life sciences consulting or biopharma intelligence.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects.
• Understanding product requirements and taxonomies.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Manage enhancements to content datasets and strategic alignment.
• Foster development and performance management within the team.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading healthcare solutions provider based in London seeks a Senior Manager - Ontologist / Taxonomist to lead cross-functional teams and drive data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and a deep knowledge in life sciences, ensuring optimal data utility and strategic alignment across company initiatives. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to manage enhancements to content datasets. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.