Lead Consultant

Job Title Lead Consultant - Knowledge Graph and Semantic EngineerCareel Level EIntroduction to role Are you ready to make a difference in the world of medicine At AstraZeneca we are seeking a Lead Consultant - Knowledge Graph and Semantic Engineer to join our Operations IT team Our global IT capability supports the Global Operations organization partnering with areas such as Pharmaceutical Technology Development Manufacturing Global Engineering Quality Control Sustainability Supply Chain Logistics and Global External Sourcing and Procurement With operations hub sites in the UK Sweden US China and Global Technology Centres in India and Mexico our work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data Join us in a dynamic and challenging environment where you can learn grow and innovate Accountabilities As a Knowledge Graph and Semantic Engineer you will play a crucial role in designing and delivering semantic and graph-based solutions for AstraZenecas Operations IT This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in data engineering Python and graph database technologies who is eager to build and extend their skills in semantic web ontology modeling and knowledge graph design You will collaborate with stakeholders across Operations and IT to shape the roadmap for knowledge graph and semantic services advocate for semantic modeling best practices and champion the use of FAIR data principles Your responsibilities will include building enterprise-grade knowledge graphs designing ontologies developing semantic pipelines exploring emerging trends in knowledge representation and collaborating with product owners and domain leads to translate requirements into graph designs Essential Skills Experience Strong hands-on experience with graph database technologies e g Neo4j and query languages e g Cypher Proficiency in semantic web technologies such as RDF OWL SHACL and SPARQL Expertise in Python for data transformation validation and automation Familiarity with data modeling principles taxonomies and metadata structures Experience working in agile teams and collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders Excellent documentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex semantic concepts to non-specialists Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Engineering Information Systems or related field Masters preferred Desirable Skills Experience Experience with triple stores or enterprise-grade semantic platforms e g GraphDB Stardog Amazon Neptune Knowledge of ontology management tools e g Protxc3xa9gxc3xa9 schema editors or controlled vocabulary tools Understanding of graph-based AI techniques including embeddings reasoning or similarity-based search Familiarity with data governance FAIR data frameworks and knowledge representation standards Experience with industrial data systems ERP MES IoT and integrating operational data into semantic layers Awareness of use case specific GenAI tools available in the market and their application in day-to-day work scenarios Possess working knowledge of basic prompting techniques and continuously improve these skills Stay up-to-date with developments in AI and GenAI applying new insights to work-related situations When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions That s why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office But that doesn t mean we re not flexible We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility Join us in our unique and ambitious world AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can connect across the whole business to power each function to better influence patient outcomes Here you can play a crucial role in driving disruptive transformation on our journey to becoming a digital and data-led enterprise Collaborate with leading experts in our specialist communities to unleash the power of our latest innovations in data machine learning and technology We are dedicated to combining science with our knowledge to deliver greater value for patients every day With high ethical standards and a commitment to innovation AstraZeneca is where complex information turns into life-changing insights Ready to make an impact Apply now to join AstraZeneca s innovative team Date Posted 28-May-2025Closing Date 03-Jun-2025AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment and recruitment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements