About this opportunity
We are looking for a Data Architect to define and build a modern data foundation, transforming our current data landscape into a scalable platform that drives business growth. If you want a clear mandate and thrive at the intersection of architecture & hands-on work, bridge complex business needs and robust data architecture, this is your opportunity
About the job
We are at the beginning of an ambitious data journey and as Orifarm’s new Data Architect, you will take ownership of the architectural design of Orifarm’s future central data platform & data products and ensure our data foundation & Data management practice power reliable, high-quality solutions across the organization.
Key responsibilities:
Design and own the end-to-end architecture of Orifarm’s current & future data platform, covering ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption
Define data models and architectural patterns for core domains such as Product, Customer, Finance, and Supply Chain
Drive the technical MDM architecture, including data modeling, matching/merging strategies, and downstream consumption
Navigate our existing, legacy data landscape and design the roadmap to transition into a modern, scalable, and secure architecture aligned to regulatory requirements
Drive the data and analytics roadmap, ensuring architectural alignment with enterprise goals and business objectives
Partner directly with our Data Engineering, Data Science and BI teams to ensure your architectural designs translate into robust, scalable, and well-documented implementations
Who are you?
You are a technically strong Data Architect with +10 years’ experience who has deep experience driving the modernization of legacy data environments and designing scalable and secure architecture. You can explain complex data concepts in a clear and convincing manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key qualifications:
Strong experience designing and implementing modern data architectures in cloud environments (ideally Azure)
Solid hands-on understanding of data engineering patterns, including data ingestion, transformation pipelines, and orchestration
Proven experience with data modeling for analytical and operational use cases
Experience working with MDM concepts and solutions, with focus on architecture and implementation rather than policy
Good understanding of data platforms, including data lakes/lakehouses, analytical databases, and semantic layers
Ability to work closely with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to turn requirements into working data solutions
Who are we?
You will join a specialized and ambitious Data & Analytics department consisting of four dedicated teams: Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Science.
Currently, we are transitioning toward a modern, cloud based architectural landscape. This includes designing, building, and operating a central data platform, automated data pipelines, and a robust MDM setup aimed at delivering high value data products across the business. Culturally, we are a professional, trust based organization that values transparency, shared ownership, and the strategic vision required to shape our data foundations for the future.
Why should you join Orifarm?
At Orifarm, we are 2,300 employees united by a shared purpose: improving access to affordable medicine for the people who need it. Founded in Odense, Denmark in 1994 by Birgitte & Hans Bøgh-Sørensen, we have built our business on challenging conventional thinking to make affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals more accessible across Europe. Rather than developing new medicines, we focus on finding smarter ways to bring existing treatments to patients, creating value for pharmacies, healthcare systems, and society.
We live by the mindset Challenge Accepted . It reflects our explorer spirit and can-do attitude, where challenges are perceived as opportunities. We encourage people to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take ownership. Across teams, functions, and markets, you will find a collaborative and supportive culture built on trust, respect, and a flat hierarchy where everyone has a voice and direct access to decision-makers.
When you join Orifarm, you will be empowered to make a real impact from day one. We offer autonomy and great opportunities for career advancement, enabling our employees to shape their professional development. We value flexibility and provide a hybrid work model with the possibility of working from home two days a week.
We invite you to join Orifarm, if you are curious, ambitious, and accept the challenge of bringing better deals of medicine to millions.
We encourage everyone to apply
At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.
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