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 (Perugia)
🏢 Chiesi
📍 Perugia