Business Intelligence Architect/Data Modeler

Innomar Strategies; Oakville; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a senior BI professional to design and deliver modern data analytics solutions. You will build dashboards and reports with Power BI, develop data pipelines in Databricks, and optimize SSIS ETL workflows to support trusted decision making across stakeholders.

You will work with Infrastructure, Data Engineering, and business teams to ensure data quality and governance while enabling self-service analytics and AI-enabled insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of directly related BI, analytics, reporting, or data development experience.
• 5+ years’ hands-on Databricks experience; certifications desirable.
• 5+ years’ Power BI experience: dashboard development, DAX, data modelling, publishing best practices.
• Strong SQL querying, data transformation, validation, and performance optimization.
• Experience with SSIS and traditional ETL/data integration workflows.
• Knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and BI solution design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present complex info clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, scorecards, and visual analytics.
• Build and support data transformation and reporting solutions using Databricks, SQL, and enterprise BI tools.
• Develop and maintain SSIS ETL workflows to extract, transform, and load data from multiple systems.
• Create robust data models, semantic layers, and reporting datasets for scalable analytics.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end BI solutions and governance.

Skills

Power BI

Databricks

SQL

SSIS

Data modelling

ETL design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SSIS

Databricks

SQL Server

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, scorecards, and visual analytics solutions that provide clear, accurate, and actionable insights to business stakeholders. Build, enhance, and support modern data transformation and reporting solutions using Databricks, SQL, and enterprise BI tools. Understanding or experience of developing, optimizing, and maintaining SSIS ETL workflows to support the extraction, transformation, and loading of data from multiple internal and external systems. Create and manage robust data models, semantic layers, and reporting datasets that enable scalable analytics, self-service reporting, and trusted decision-making. Work directly with internal and external clients to gather and clarify business requirements, identify reporting needs, and translate those needs into effective technical solutions. Partner with cross-functional teams including Infrastructure, Networks, Web/Application Development, Data Engineering, and other IT teams to design and deliver end-to-end BI solutions. Establish and support standardized methods for extracting, integrating, and structuring data from a variety of enterprise and operational data sources. Analyze large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, risks, and performance opportunities, and present findings in a concise, business-relevant format. Develop dataset to support models for AI enablement Apply knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmacy services operations where applicable, to ensure reporting solutions are meaningful, relevant, and aligned to business realities. Develop reporting solutions in support of business performance management, customer reporting, operational analytics, and strategic initiatives. Ensure data quality, consistency, integrity, and governance across BI environments by applying best practices in reporting design, documentation, and validation. Produce and maintain clear functional and technical documentation, including report logic, data definitions, ETL processes, and solution specifications. Deliver training, support, and knowledge transfer to end users to increase adoption, understanding, and effective use of BI tools and reporting assets. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner who can explain technical concepts and data insights in a clear and practical way. Contribute to continuous improvement of BI standards, development processes, reporting frameworks, and analytics capabilities. Support additional duties and special projects as assigned, including occasional travel up to 5%.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field. 7 to 10 years of directly related experience in business intelligence, business analytics, reporting, or data development roles. Strong hands-on 5+ years’ experience with Databricks - related Certifications will be highly desirable Strong hands-on 5+ years’ experience with Power BI, including dashboard development, report design, DAX, Power Query, data modelling, and publishing best practices. Strong experience with SQL for querying, data transformation, validation, and performance optimization. Demonstrated experience with SSIS and traditional ETL/data integration workflows. Experience with Databricks or similar modern data platform technologies for analytics engineering or data transformation. Strong knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing concepts, and BI solution design. Experience developing solutions for a range of stakeholders, including business users, leadership teams, and external clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear, business-friendly manner. Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related regulated industry environment. Knowledge of pharmacy services, specialty pharmacy, patient support programs, reimbursement services, or related business functions. Experience with legacy or complementary BI/reporting tools such as SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, or advanced Excel-based reporting. Experience supporting both internal operational reporting and external client-facing analytics solutions. Familiarity with data governance, reporting controls, and enterprise reporting standards. Experience training users and supporting BI adoption across diverse stakeholder groups.

Key Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills Power BI Databricks SQL SSIS Data modelling Data warehousing ETL development Dashboard and report design Business analytics Data validation and quality assurance Business and Professional Skills Requirements gathering and business analysis Stakeholder management Client-facing communication Problem-solving and analytical thinking Documentation and process design Presentation and data storytelling Cross-functional collaboration End-user training and support

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Full time Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Accessibility Policy

Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, Cencora will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy for our Business Insights Data Developer role.

Affiliated Companies

Innomar Strategies

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.