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2025-10 Scientific Data Solutions Lead

  • Hybrid
    • Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium
  • Solution Enablement

We're looking for a Scientific Data Solutions Lead to lead end-to-end implementation projects and translate complex scientific and technical needs into actionable data solutions.

Job description

We're looking for a Scientific Data Solutions Lead to guide customers in unlocking the full potential of their data through the DISQOVER platform. You’ll lead end-to-end implementation projects, translate complex scientific and technical needs into actionable data solutions, and mentor colleagues delivering high-impact results across the life sciences industries. You will be part of our international Solena team, and based in our Ghent headquarters.

Your Responsibilities

As a member of the Solution Enablement team at ONTOFORCE, you play a key role in collaborating with customers to deliver projects on our DISQOVER platform.

Your responsibilities include:

  1. Scientific and technical consulting:

    1.  Provide expert guidance to customers on data modelling, mapping, integration challenges, and public data sources.

    2. Define and plan integration strategies.

  2. Implementation of customer projects:

    1. Lead the implementation of end-to-end customer projects on the DISQOVER platform

    2. Coordinate a project team of data solution specialists and customer support engineers.

    3. Ensure projects are delivered within the timeline, scope, and budget.

    4. Engage in project execution when needed (e.g., data modeling and ETL, API connections, coding), ensuring the team is effectively guided, and challenges are resolved collaboratively.

    5. Translate customer requirements into platform configuration and user stories.

    6. Provide training and workshops on the DISQOVER platform to customers.

  3. Customer relationship management:

    1. Act as a trusted partner and advisor, establishing long-term relationships with customers.

    2. Serve as one of the primary points of contact for customer inquiries.

  4. Collaboration and leadership:

    1. Work closely with the marketing and sales team, collaborating on conversations with prospects.

    2. Collaborate with our product team to share insights and feedback that will help us continuously enhance the DISQOVER platform.

    3. Be prepared to travel occasionally for customer engagement.

    4. Mentor and support the team on solution delivery and implementation practices.

Job requirements

Our ideal colleague...

  • holds a Master’s degree in or has a strong scientific background in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a similar discipline.

  • Has a minimum of 6 years of experience; preferably in the fields of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biochemical, consulting, or scientific software.

  • Possesses a very good affinity for data and enjoys working with complex datasets.

  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills in English and a strong customer service mindset.

  • Has project management expertise and ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams

  • Has experience with Python as well as a basic familiarity with the UNIX shell environment

 

A distinct plus would be …

  • Knowledge of networks, graph-based technologies, databases, and ontologies.

  • Understanding RDF, relational, and graph-based database technologies (SQL, SPARQL, etc.).

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech industry or related environments

  • Experience with diversity of public, proprietary and third-party data sources

  • Experience with customer service projects or consulting.

 

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation: a comprehensive package including competitive salary, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization insurance (including for family members), group insurance, home-working allowance, net expense allowance, online benefits platform (Benefits at Work), plus the option for bike or car leasing.

  • A stimulating environment: work with a dynamic, supportive team that thrives on challenges and encourages both personal and professional growth.

  • Innovative technology: contribute to DISQOVER, our groundbreaking product that combines AI, semantic search, and graph technology to redefine data-linkage and insight discovery in life sciences.

  • Impactful work: collaborate with leading pharmaceutical companies on projects that ultimately help accelerate the development of therapies and medicines, and improve patients’ lives.

  • Opportunities for growth: benefit from workshops, training, and continuous learning opportunities designed to help you reach your full potential.

  • Generous leave policy: enjoy 32 paid days leave, including 12 compensation days, to recharge and focus on what matters most.

  • Hybrid working: a flexible model that combines remote work with in-office collaboration for the best of both worlds. Take advantage of our modern, spacious Ghent office facilities, with free fruits, regular happy hours and more, all in a central location in Ghent.

Join us in shaping the future of data discovery and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement!

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About ONTOFORCE

ONTOFORCE is an innovative data technology company transforming how life sciences organizations discover, connect, and understand information.

Our flagship platform, DISQOVER, empowers users to explore and extract insights from vast and interconnected datasets spanning terabytes of data. Combining advanced graph technology with AI, DISQOVER makes data integration and exploration intuitive, fast, and actionable.

Our mission is clear: to unlock the full potential of data so researchers and scientists can make better, faster decisions that lead to real-world breakthroughs through advanced data and semantic technologies and AI.

Today, ONTOFORCE can count many of the leading pharmaceutical companies, biotech innovators, and research institutions all around the world among its customers.

Headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, with an international presence in the USA, we’re a diverse team of passionate technologists, scientists, and innovators working together to shape the future of knowledge discovery.

Making a difference through our values

ONE ONTOFORCE - We unite to achieve more together.

We’re all in it together: we take initiative, we step in to support each other, and we collaborate to succeed as a united team. Each person contributes their unique skills and knowledge towards our shared goals, and those individual strengths come together to create collective success.

   TRUSTED PARTNER - We infuse integrity and excellence into everything we do.

Our clients count on us for professionalism, expertise, and transparency. By delivering on our commitments with clear communication, responsiveness, and timely execution, we create lasting partnerships built on trust and tangible value.

   PURPOSE IN ACTION - We step up with purpose, moving in a meaningful direction.

We take initiative and move forward decisively, always guided by our values, vision, and mission. Every action is intentional, creating positive, measurable impact for our clients and company. 



INCLUSION AT THE CORE - We foster an environment where everyone feels valued.

Inclusion comes naturally to us. Rooted in respect and belonging, our culture creates a healthy and inclusive work environment that builds trust and collaboration, empowering us to deliver meaningful, impactful solutions for our clients.