Overview

As part of Chiesi’s R&D transformation, you will lead the data governance and semantics effort to maximize R&D data value. You will shape the semantic layer, metadata, and knowledge graph to enable trusted, discoverable data and AI-driven insights. You’ll collaborate with SMEs and IT to enforce governance and quality, driving a data-driven culture across R&D. This role offers visibility across clinical and GICT domains and a meaningful impact on research productivity and compliance.

Retribuzione / Benefits

- annual premio scheme
- pension
- private medical insurance
- wellbeing programme
- flexible benefits programme
- remote working

Responsabilità

- Lead semantic layer, data model, and ontologies to unify the R&D; data ecosystem with a focus on clinical data domains
- Architect a knowledge graph integrating heterogeneous R&D; data
- Ensure linked metadata and machine-readable glossaries for advanced data discovery and AI insights
- Develop and implement a comprehensive R&D; data governance framework
- Define data stewardship policies, roles, and quality rules in line with governance policies
- Collaborate with functional SMEs to ensure data is defined and maintained per guidelines
- Promote ALCOA+/FAIR principles across data management
- Define product requirements, backlog, and roadmap for data sets delivered by engineering




- Monitor data quality KPIs and usage metrics; iterate on enhancements
- Establish data quality frameworks with validation rules, profiling, and anomaly detection
- Engage stakeholders and communicate governance value; mentor and balance priorities
- Establish metrics to track governance effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

Requisiti fondamentali

- Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in Life Sciences, Data Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years in R&D; clinical domain
- Minimum 3 years in a Product Owner or similar strategic role with backlog management
- Strong background in data modeling techniques
- Experience in Pharmaceutical R&D; or Life Sciences domain and regulatory needs preferred
- Proven hands-on solution design in complex R&D; environments
- Strong knowledge of graph databases, semantic/ontology platforms (e.g., Neo4j, Snowflake)
- Experience with metadata tools (e.g., Informatica) and data quality management
- Agile product management skills; ability to write PRDs, roadmaps, and deliver iteratively
- Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership; fluent in English

- leadership without authority
- cross-functional collaboration
- strategic thinking
- graph databases
- semantic platforms
- ontology development

📌 R&D Senior Product Owner Data Governance and Semantics (Ravenna)
🏢 Chiesi
📍 Ravenna