Data Engineer/ Data Consultant

BASE life science A/S; Denmark; On-site; DKK 447,761 - 597,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work friendliness

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

BASE life science A/S, a consultancy in Denmark, seeks a Data Engineer to design and maintain data pipelines and architecture. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in STEM and experience with programming languages like Python.

This position offers health insurance, remote work options, and a focus on ongoing learning and development. Join us in making a difference in healthcare worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or related field.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages (e.g., R, Java, C++).
• Experience with developing and maintaining data/ETL flows.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines and architecture.
• Collaborate with teams to implement data-driven solutions.
• Engage in client meetings to gather requirements.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data governance best practices

Data modelling concepts

Education

Master’s degree in STEM or quantitative field

Tools

ETL tools

Databases

Bash terminal

Job description

The life sciences industry plays a significant role in advancing healthcare and improving the quality of life – in many cases, saving millions of lives globally. At BASE life science, this is the motivation for everything we do, aimed at pushing boundaries, seeking excellence, and making a lasting difference through consulting expertise and data-driven solutions.

We are a fast-growing consultancy in the life sciences industry and are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and versatile data engineers to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects and gain experience in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

From our headquarters in Denmark and offices in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, we serve customers across the globe. With a deep understanding of the life sciences industry, we work hand in hand with customers to identify, develop, and implement strategic initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and overall success through tailored solutions.

Our partnership with industry‑leading solution providers, including Veeva, Salesforce, IQVIA, Benchling, and MediSpend ensures that our clients harness the full potential of the most innovative solutions on the market.

About the role

As a Data Engineer, your responsibilities include:

• Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines and data architecture for our clients.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design and implement data‑driven solutions.
• Engaging in client meetings to gather requirements and provide technical data solutions.
• Enhancing data quality and supporting data governance best practices.

We offer this position in Spain and Denmark.

What makes you the best person for this job?

• Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or another quantitative field.
• Experience with Python and/or other programming languages (e.g., R, Java, C++).
• Experience with developing and maintaining data/ETL flows.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and team‑working skills.
• Knowledge of using a bash‑termina, databases, data warehousing, ETL, and data modelling concepts.
• Ability to evaluate complex problems and identify clear, data‑driven solutions.
• Curious and investigative mindset with a drive to deepen technical expertise.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to procedures.
• Proactive and results‑oriented attitude, taking initiative and driving work to completion.

Additionally, you might have experience with:

• Working with GxP or other regulated data, preferably from the pharmaceutical industry.
• Connecting business and IT by gathering requirements, understanding issues, and offering technical solutions.
• Client‑facing roles, such as consulting or similar positions.
• Pharmaceutical data in the R&D space (clinical, regulatory, quality, safety).

What makes us the best employer for you?

We are proud to represent 35+ nationalities among our colleagues, and firmly believe in the power of diverse perspectives and characteristics to drive truly innovative solutions and achieving excellence.

At the heart of our organization lies a foundation grounded in five core values: team spirit, trust, openness, ambition, and execution. We cultivate an environment that champions flexibility, placing confidence in our employees to successfully complete tasks while upholding a healthy work‑life balance. Additionally, we place significance in cross‑functional collaboration, where niche skills and specialization are valued and challenging the status quo is encouraged.

Additionally, we offer you:

• Health insurance.
• Remote work friendliness, with an expectation that you are in the office at least once a week.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Contributions to physical, social, and emotional health.
• Home office setup with laptop and other electronic devices.
• The chance to help make a difference for patients around the world.

Interested?

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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