Student Assistant - Contract Manufacturing Operations

Are you currently studying business, supply chain, or a related field—and looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international work environment? Our Contract Manufacturing Operations (CMO) department is looking for a structured and detail-oriented Student Assistant to support our Supplier Relationship Teams.

About the job 

As a Student Assistant you will become an integral part of our CMO Operations department, where you will support our four Supplier Relationship Teams in a cross-functional capacity. Each team manages a cluster of external suppliers and your role will be essential in ensuring smooth coordination and continuous product supply through collaboration with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Your tasks will include:

• Sharing forecast and purchase orders with our global suppliers
• Processing Purchase Orders and coordination
• Liaise with internal stakeholders regarding order status and updates
• Supporting various operational activities across the SRT teams

There is an opportunity to build and expand your areas of responsibility, as personal and professional development is highly valued within the organization.

We are looking for someone who is able to work approximately 15 hours a week. However, we offer flexibility around exam periods.

Who are you? 

We imagine that you are currently enrolled in higher education within business, purchasing, supply chain or similar.

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-focused
• Possess good analytical skills
• Comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders – both internally and externally
• Proficient in English (written and spoken); Danish is a plus
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Who are we? 

Our CMO Operations department consists of 13 employees divided into 4 teams with the main objective to ensure continuous and reliable product supply from our external suppliers within the two business areas: prescription medicine (Specialty) and OTC & Food Supplements.

You will work independently on various tasks after thorough training. Support and guidance are always available when needed, and you will be part of an ambitious and dynamic department where everyone is treated equally.

Why should you work for Orifarm?
As a student assistant at Orifarm, you will join 70 other talented student assistants from diverse backgrounds in our Student Network (SNO). SNO organizes social and professional events, allowing you to expand your network and connect across functions.

Furthermore, as a student assistant, you will not only experience an exciting student job where you can apply theory to practice but also have the opportunity to experience an enriching internship and perhaps even collaborate on a bachelor’s or master’s thesis. You will experience a great and educational start to your professional journey with us!

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.

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

Orifarm HQ in Odense

Need further information?

If you need further information about the job, please contact Natalie Møller at namol@orifarm.com

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/

Application deadline 

Please share your interest before May 15, as we plan have interviews week 20 and 21, to allow a start June 1, 2025