Ontology Engineer - German speaker

Managing Delivery Consultant at Senovo IT Ltd

Freelance Opportunity – Ontology Engineer (Germany) ***

We are currently recruiting an experienced freelance Ontology Engineer for a long‑term project within the chemical‑pharmaceutical R&D domain. This role offers the opportunity to work onsite in Berlin or Leverkusen, with a flexible hybrid model available for suitable candidates.

• Position: Ontology Engineer (Freelance)
• Work Model: Office‑based 2–3 days per week (hybrid / work‑from‑home flexibility negotiable)
• Experience Level: 6–8+ years
• Language: German speaking mandatory

Technical Skills

Strong hands‑on experience with:

• RDF / OWL frameworks
• GraphQL
• Python
• Solid domain experience in pharmaceutical & chemical R&D ontologies, specifically:
• Ontologies describing solubility and polymorphic forms
• Ontologies focused on stability of chemical substances
• Ontology modelling for Technical Registration Documents (TRDs), including their structure, classes, and properties
• Proven background working with R&D or pharmaceutical ontologies
• Fluent German language skills (spoken and written)
• Ability to work onsite 2–3 days per week (minimum; hybrid arrangement negotiable depending on profile fit)
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently within complex domain environments

What’s On Offer

• Freelance contract on a high‑impact scientific R&D project
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Collaborative work with international domain specialists and data science teams
• Opportunity to shape complex ontology frameworks supporting regulatory and research processes

If you meet the criteria and are available for a freelance engagement in Germany, please apply via LinkedIn or reach out directly for further details.