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 department is looking for a structured and detail-oriented Student Assistant to support our Supplier Relationship Teams
As a Student Assistant you will become an integral part of our CMO department, where you will support our four SRT 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 key tasks include:
There is an opportunity to build and expand your areas of responsibility, as personal and professional development is highly valued within Orifarm.
We are looking for someone who can 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:
Who are we?
Our CMO department consists of 23 employees divided into 4 teams with the main objective of ensuring 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.
You will join 70 other talented student assistants from diverse educational backgrounds as part of our Student Network Orifarm (SNO). SNO organizes social and professional events, allowing you to expand your network and connect with other students across functions.
Why should you work for Orifarm?
At Orifarm, we are 2,300 employees united by a shared purpose: improving access to affordable medicine for the people who need it. Founded in Odense, Denmark in 1994 by Birgitte & Hans Bøgh-Sørensen, we have built our business on challenging conventional thinking to make affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals more accessible across Europe. Rather than developing new medicines, we focus on finding smarter ways to bring existing treatments to patients, creating value for pharmacies, healthcare systems, and society.
We live by the mindset Challenge Accepted. It reflects our explorer spirit and can-do attitude, where challenges are perceived as opportunities. We encourage people to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take ownership. Across teams, functions, and markets, you will find a collaborative and supportive culture built on trust, respect, and a flat hierarchy where everyone has a voice and direct access to decision-makers.
When you join Orifarm, you will be empowered to make a real impact from day one. We offer autonomy and great opportunities for career advancement, giving you a valuable start to your career. As our student assistant, you may have the opportunity to complete an internship or collaborate with us on your bachelor’s or master’s thesis. We value flexibility and provide a hybrid work model with the possibility of working from home two days a week.
We invite you to join Orifarm, if you are curious, ambitious, and accept the challenge of making affordable healthcare accessible.
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.
Orifarm is one of the largest European suppliers of parallel imported and generic pharmaceuticals. We provide high-quality pharmaceuticals at a low cost, and our ambition is to be the number one in making healthcare a better deal while creating value and savings for society and consumers. Internationally, we work together to fulfill our vision, always exploring new business areas to drive Orifarm to new heights.
