Information Architect – R&D Data & Semantic Architecture (Hybrid Barcelona)

We are the accelerator driving growth across Ibero-America, combining EPAM’s global engineering excellence with NEORIS’s regional expertise and cultural proximity. We help organizations scale, modernize, and advance their digital transformation through Cloud, Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Automation, Strategic Consulting, and Software Engineering solutions.

Backed by more than 60,000 professionals across over 55 countries and a strong Nearshore delivery model, we connect global capabilities with local trust to deliver real impact, sustainable growth, and high-value outcomes for our clients.

With more than 25 years of industry experience, NEORIS, part of the EPAM Group, is committed to offering technical specialization career paths to its people. Our goal is to continue growing, and we want you to join us and help us improve every day.

We are continuously expanding our teams and are looking for individuals who share our culture and values, including responsibility, collaboration and teamwork, creativity, and commitment. If you are eager to learn continuously, specialize, and collaborate on projects involving cutting-edge technologies, we encourage you to get in touch.

In addition, our evaluation processes focus on professionals’ experience, knowledge, interests, and soft skills, as we are strongly committed to inclusion and equal employment opportunities.

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We are looking for: Information Architect – R&D Data & Semantic Architecture

Work model: Hybrid role with regular on-site presence in Barcelona and close collaboration with global teams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise- and domain-level information architecture for R&D initiatives, aligned with business capabilities and data strategy.
• Develop and govern conceptual, logical, and semantic data models, including ontologies, semantic layers, and Master and Reference Data models.
• Establish and embed data governance standards, principles, and patterns within delivery teams, acting as an architecture assurance authority.
• Support large-scale R&D transformation programs (clinical planning, supply chain, regulatory submissions, AI initiatives, and data platform modernization).
• Define information architecture roadmaps and transition architectures aligned with enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate architecture and modeling workshops, translating complex semantic and technical concepts into clear, business-aligned outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across R&D, IT, Data Office, and product teams, mentoring architects and data modelers as required.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Proven experience as an Information Architect within pharmaceutical or life sciences R&D environments.
• Strong background in Information Architecture, Data Architecture (conceptual and logical focus), and Data Governance.
• Hands-on experience with conceptual data modeling, semantic modeling, ontologies, and data integration.
• Solid experience with Master Data Management (MDM) and Reference Data Management (RDM).
• Experience supporting or leading enterprise- or domain-level transformation programs.
• Ability to define architecture principles, standards, and roadmaps.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Advanced level of English (spoken and written).

Nice to have

• Experience working with Enterprise Data Offices (EDO) or formal data governance organizations.
• Knowledge of Data Mesh and Data Product operating models.
• Exposure to AI/ML governance, metadata management, or data catalog initiatives.
• Experience in regulatory, clinical, or late-stage R&D domains.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as HL7 FHIR, CDISC, or eCTD.
• Certifications such as CDMP, TOGAF, LeanIX, or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract with a competitive salary
• Flexible working model with remote work options
• Personalized career plan and continuous learning (certifications, English training, etc.)
• Participation in stable projects with a strong technical focus
• Flexible working hours and a strong focus on work–life balance
• Benefits package tailored to your needs

We invite you to learn more about us at http://www.neoris.com and on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram: @NEORIS.

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