Data Architect

Do you want to join a fast-growing global consultancy in the life science industry?

We are currently looking to expand our Data and Analytics practice area with a best-in-class Data Architect to integrate a team of passionate consultants who work at the intersection of data analytics and life sciences, helping pharmaceutical companies leverage data for smarter decision-making, regulatory compliance, and improved patient outcomes.

Ready to be part of an experienced and multicultural team? This might be your opportunity!

About the position

As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable data architectures to support the complex data needs of pharmaceutical clients. You will lead the strategy for data integration, data governance, and cloud infrastructure across R&D and Commercial Excellence datasets, ensuring that the architecture aligns with industry standards and supports the team’s analytical objectives. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, business analysts, data engineers, and data scientists to create a unified, efficient data ecosystem that drives business value.

You must have at least 5+ years of experience in implementing IT solutions, with ideally 3+ years in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. Your main task will be to translate our pharma clients’ business needs into user stories and technology and to participate in implementation projects for high profile clients – from initiation to completion.

The ideal candidate has successfully delivered tech-complex projects.

The position is within the Data and Analytics practice area at BASE, which combines highly specialized business knowledge of the pharma commercial domain with in-depth technology expertise to maximize the value creation from the digital platform of our clients.

 

The position is preferred to be placed in Spain or Denmark (Madrid, Barcelona or Copenhagen).

What experiences do you bring?

As a minimum, we expect you to have 5+ years of experience as a Data Architect within life science, specifically to:

• Build Data Architecture frameworks for a specific tech/data product (reference, meta and/or master data, data management procedures…)
• Design and manage systems that integrate data from various sources including clinical, commercial, R&D, and financial systems, ensuring high performance and data integrity (Mulesoft, Alteryx, Rest APIs,..)
• Lead initiatives to establish robust data governance framework and lineage, ensuring data quality, metadata management, and adherence to compliance regulations (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.)
• Oversee the continuous improvement of defined frameworks to meet both current and future business needs whilst securing optimal data accuracy & accessibility (based on new data usage uncovered by data scientists…)
• Contribute to the identification of significant data assets for the enterprise & to the translation of business requirements into data products (database, warehouse, stream…)
• Identify & assess potential impacts/opportunities of product choices from a data architecture standpoint (compliance of proposed data models in new applications to be bought, interdependency with other products architecture…)
• Coordinate with other Data/Tech Architects as needed to secure the consistency of architecture decisions in alignment with clients’ constraints and decisions
• Provide data architecture best practices & bring forward new ways of thinking around data to improve outcomes
• Actively engage in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and consistently pursue professional development by staying current with industry and technology trends
• Deep hands-on understanding of the commercial processes in life science companies
• Successful track record of participating in IT projects in a life science company
• Problem solving and critical thinking mindset to support our clients’ analytics challenges and ambition to become data driven companies
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to structure tasks and sense of details
• Strong Team spirit to contribute to project success as a great Team player

Furthermore, the ideal candidate also has:

• A BSc or MSc from a leading university in e.g., Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering or similar experience
• Strong knowledge of conceptual, logical modelling, especially for rationalizing data objects (Snowflake…)
• Deep expertise in designing cloud-based data architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), including experience with big data platforms and technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Databricks)
• Proficiency in data modelling, ETL /ELT pipeline design, and real-time data integration frameworks
• You are familiar with BI tools (full-stack development)
• You have the ability to define the value of the data asset to the enterprise
• You have experience in advanced programming and administering databases
• You possess strong communication skills, with the ability to talk with both technical & non-technical stakeholders
• You demonstrate mastery of data governance & security guidelines
• You excel in agile ways of working and documenting (collaboration, DevOps…)
• Practical experience with agile and waterfall project management
• Proven experience with implementing cloud solutions
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as GxP, HIPAA, and GDPR is a plus
• Plans and executes tasks efficiently while upholding confidentiality and quality.
• Delivers accurate, error‑free work by following procedures and meeting deadlines.
• Generates creative ideas and explores innovative solutions.
• Investigates issues, builds expertise, and provides practical, insightful improvements.

 

Lastly, we expect you to be willing to continuously build knowledge in the IT solutions and business areas where BASE is a leader, as we desire like-minded people who are curious and constantly seek new knowledge.

About us

BASE life science is a business and technology consulting company founded in 2007. Working exclusively within the life science industry, BASE works very close with the customer – in most cases even on behalf of the customer-on-customer side.

From our presence in Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, UK, France and Italy we serve clients across Europe. Over the last three years, we have experienced substantial growth, and we believe that the combination of a problem-solving mindset and a tailored approach to each client will deliver more growth in the years to come.

BASE partners with industry leading solution providers, including Veeva, Salesforce and IQVIA and help to carve business value from digital platforms and data.

BASE life science has been recognized as one of the 25 best workplaces in Denmark and what makes us special is diversity – we have more than 30 different nationalities in our organization. We are Danish founded and have a Scandinavian culture across all our BASE locations. We offer our employees true flexible work arrangements as well as a comprehensive benefit package, opportunities for career advancement and a competitive salary.

What do we offer?

• Flexible schedule: fit it into your routine!
• An entrepreneurial and multi-cultural work environment, where you will be able to quickly make an impact for our customers.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
• An inspiring work environment with many social events.
• A culture that values your family & private life as an enabler for your job performance and is based on trust, diversity, and inclusion!
• Home office setup and a remote friendly mindset.

If you find this position intriguing, don’t delay—submit your application in English at your earliest convenience. We are continuously reviewing and assessing all incoming candidates and eagerly await your application.

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