Digital Ecosystem Architect (Pharmaceutical, Copenhagen)

Job summary

This role involves shaping the digital partner ecosystem for a global pharmaceutical organization, focusing on governance and strategic technology partnerships. The Digital Ecosystem Architect will work with senior leadership and stakeholders to transition from a fragmented supplier landscape to a cohesive, outcome-driven ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing or transforming technology partner models in complex global environments, particularly with enterprise platforms like SAP or SaaS.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and digital delivery models, especially within regulated industries.
• Proven ability to create governance models and translate technology requirements into strategic direction for leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing across technology, procurement, and finance.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while driving progress.
• Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and building clarity from scratch.
• Relevant degree and several years of experience in technology management, digital strategy, or enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across functions to drive the transformation and governance of the digital partner ecosystem.
• Design the target state for the digital partner ecosystem, including partnership models and governance structures.
• Co-develop architectural standards and compliance expectations for technology partners.
• Lead the assessment of the current supplier landscape and identify consolidation opportunities.
• Build relationships with critical global technology partners to align with strategic goals.
• Develop strategic materials for leadership to support decisions on partner investments.
• Work closely with Procurement and Finance to align sourcing activities with technology strategy.

Skills

• Systems thinking and a passion for technology partnerships.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving.

Education

• A relevant degree in technology management, digital strategy, enterprise architecture, or related fields.

Tools

• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP and SaaS, as well as governance frameworks in a regulated environment.