Head of Digital Manufacturing

We are looking for a visionary leader to drive Orifarm’s digital manufacturing journey. As Head of Digital Manufacturing, you will shape the future of our Operational Technology landscape and spearhead innovation across our production and supply chain network.

About the job

As Head of Digital Manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in transforming Orifarm’s manufacturing and supply chain operations through digitalization, automation, and innovation. You will lead our Operational Technology (OT) and Manufacturing IT team, ensuring strong collaboration between business and IT to deliver smart, secure, and scalable manufacturing systems.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive digital manufacturing strategy, integrating AI, IoT, MES, robotics, and automation technologies.
• Driving innovation and new technology exploration from digital twins to drones and smart factory solutions.
• Ensuring cybersecurity and compliance within Operational Technology areas, including NIS2 readiness.
• Leading onsite IT operations and OT teams across production sites, focusing on upskilling, prioritization, and high service levels.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain Management and the Executive team on strategic directions in OT and Digital Manufacturing.

You will report to the Orifarm CIO, and be part of the Corporate IT Leadership Team, collaborating closely with Supply Chain Management and local manufacturing leadership.

Who are you?

You are a strategic and innovative technology leader with a deep understanding of how digitalization can transform manufacturing performance and resilience. You thrive in complex stakeholder landscapes and have a passion for exploring new technologies that enable scalable growth.

We imagine that your profile includes:

• 7–10 years of experience in digital manufacturing, OT/IT integration, or industrial automation leadership.
• Proven success in leading large-scale digital transformation programs, ideally within life sciences, pharma, or regulated industries.
• Expertise in MES, ERP, IoT, AI, and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of Industry 4.0, Lean/Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
• Experience with cyber security in OT environments and knowledge of NIS2 or ISO 62443 compliance frameworks.
• Educational background such as a master’s in Engineering, IT, or Industrial Management or related field.
• You are fluent in English and comfortable working in an international environment. Danish proficiency is an advantage but not required.
  
  

Who are we?

You will become part of Corporate IT, a dynamic and forward-thinking team responsible for driving innovation and ensuring that Orifarm’s digital foundation supports our business ambitions.
We are around highly skilled professionals, working closely across business functions to enable smarter, faster, and more connected operations. Our culture is characterized by openness, collaboration, and a strong focus on development and innovation.

Why should you work for Orifarm?

At Orifarm, we know that our growth comes from the development of our employees. We are an ambitious organization with an entrepreneurial culture celebrating can-do attitudes, smarts, and hearts. Our secret to success? Valuing how different skill sets join forces to make our journey happen.

You will experience a work environment characterized by flexibility and a strong commitment to work-life balance, understanding that the best results come from satisfied and well-supported employees. Our international setting offers great opportunities for growth and career advancement. Additionally, you can enjoy a great canteen with various delicious and healthy meals at our offices and take advantage of the massage service available at our office in Odense. We also prioritize social events and gatherings to ensure that our employees feel connected and engaged with each other.

We regard our feedback culture as a fundamental element in the individual employee's opportunities for learning and development. When we have good results, every employee, including student workers, is part of our bonus scheme.

About Orifarm

Everyone should have access to modern medicine. High costs or lack of access to pharmaceuticals should never impact our possibility to receive treatment or relief and live a healthy life. At Orifarm, we aim to bring healthy days by making modern healthcare a better deal for the people and the societies we serve. Working towards our vision, we create access to affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals and healthcare products by challenging markets and always seeking new opportunities. With our core values paving the way, we always act responsibly and constantly with our customers at the center of our attention. And everything we do is driven by our sole purpose:

For as many as possible, as healthy a day as possible.

Our history goes back to 1994 when Orifarm was founded in Denmark by Hans and Birgitte Bøgh-Sørensen. Since then, Orifarm has grown from a small nine-person company into an international company operating globally in 15 countries. Today, Orifarm is Europe's largest parallel importer of pharmaceuticals and Denmark's largest supplier of pharmaceuticals, with more than 2,200 employees.

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.

Job Location

Odense, Denmark, but with flexibility to work from home.

We are often looking for new employees to help us grow and therefore, we may have other interesting opportunities for you. Follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates on our business activities and job opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/. Alternatively, if we do not have any vacant positions that match your interests at this time, we encourage you to submit your resume to our talent pool, from which we continuously select candidates: https://careers.orifarm.com/lp/TalentPool/28c5a1691eef5fd4/.

Application deadline 

As soon as possible.