Enterprise Analytics Platform Manager m/f/d

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CordenPharma is seeking an Enterprise Analytics Platform Manager to design, govern, and evolve its global analytics ecosystem, focusing on Microsoft Fabric, data warehouse architecture, and the enterprise semantic layer. You will partner with stakeholders, IT, and external providers to translate business requirements into scalable BI solutions that drive data‑driven decisions across sites.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field, several years building enterprise data platforms, hands‑on

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IS, or related field.
• Several years designing enterprise-scale data warehouses and analytics platforms.
• Strong hands-on with Microsoft Fabric and cloud analytics.
• Experience governing enterprise semantic layers and data models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English, additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise analytics platform strategy.
• Design global Data Warehouse architecture for reporting and AI.
• Govern Enterprise Semantic Layer with global KPI definitions.
• Mentor external Power BI developers and ensure governance.
• Translate business needs into scalable BI designs.
• Establish data governance and RBAC across analytics platform.
• Coordinate with partners and process owners to prioritize analytics.
• Act as technical authority for analytics architecture.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cloud analytics

Data governance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Data Warehouse

ETL/ELT frameworks

Job description

Introduction

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DP), and packaging. With around 3,500 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe, Asia and the US, provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

What you can expect

The Enterprise Analytics Platform Manager is responsible for designing, governing, and evolving CordenPharma’s enterprise-wide analytics ecosystem with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric, Data Warehouse architecture, and the Enterprise Semantic Layer. The role serves as the technical authority for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and business-aligned analytics capabilities across a global multi-site environment. Working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external service providers, the role translates business requirements into sustainable architectural BI solution designs, enabling trusted, data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise analytics platform strategy, leveraging Microsoft Fabric and modern Data Warehouse technologies.
• Design and continuously evolve the global Data Warehouse architecture supporting reporting, analytics, and future AI-driven capabilities.
• Establish and govern the Enterprise Semantic Layer to ensure globally consistent KPI definitions, business rules, and data models.
• Develop enterprise-wide standards, governance frameworks, and data architecture principles for analytics platforms.
• Drive harmonization of data structures and reporting logic across multiple sites and business functions.
• Ensure scalability, security, performance, and long-term maintainability of the analytics landscape.

Operational Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end architecture for data ingestion, transformation, storage, semantic modeling, and consumption.
• Supervise and mentor external Power BI developers, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, reporting design guidelines, development best practices, and overall platform governance
• Design and maintain enterprise-grade Data Warehouse solutions, data pipelines, and semantic models.
• Translate business requirements into robust architectural BI solution designs that align business needs with technical capabilities.
• Define and enforce data governance, security concepts, and role-based access models across the analytics platform.
• Partner with Global Process Owners and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize analytics initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate external implementation and development partners.
• Act as the escalation point and technical authority for enterprise analytics architecture and data platform decisions.

To successfully master this role, we are looking for the following qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Business Informatics, or a related field.
• Several years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Data Warehouse and Analytics Platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and modern cloud-based analytics architectures.
• Proven track record in defining and governing Enterprise Semantic Layers and enterprise data models.
• Deep understanding of Data Architecture, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and Data Governance.
• Experience translating business needs into scalable architectural BI solution designs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge business and technology teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required; additional languages are considered an advantage.

What we offer

• An attractive workplace with a high level of responsibility
• Company Canteen
• Dynamic and exciting work environment
• Hybrid working opportunities

CordenPharma does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.

Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement will not be considered and will not create any obligations for CordenPharma.