Healthcare Data Architect - openEHR/FHIR

Description

OWT is a technology and strategy consulting company and a subsidiary of Swisscom. We help our clients digitize their processes, implement innovative transformation projects, and deploy new technologies.

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What will excite you:

• A young, dynamic, and collaboration-driven culture fueled by a shared passion for digitalization and new technologies, putting our clients' concerns at the center
• An environment where learning new and developing existing skills is promoted through a clear career path
• A hybrid work model that allows you to work from home office with colleagues and clients
• The opportunity to work with renowned companies on a variety of tasks around modern technologies
• The chance to benefit from colleagues who are experts in their field and always ready to share their expertise or provide constructive feedback
• A proven mentoring model with a person who introduces you to everyday work at OWT and supports your professional and personal development
• Very well located offices in the heart of Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, and Bern, easily accessible
• A competitive salary with a healthy work-life balance

What you will do:

• You advise healthcare organizations on the design and governance of data architectures for openEHR CDR (Clinical Data Repository) and FHIR ODR (Operational Data Repository)
• You model clinical data (diagnoses, medication, findings) in openEHR and operational data (appointments, bed occupancy, admissions/discharges) in FHIR
• You develop data governance frameworks: defining roles, processes, maturity measurement, and compliance monitoring
• You ensure the integration between openEHR CDR and FHIR ODR for complete traceability across clinical and administrative processes
• You support OWT in building internal expertise in openEHR/FHIR and contribute to strategy development
• You work on digital health projects with leading Swiss healthcare institutions

What you bring:

• 7+ years of experience in healthcare data architecture focusing on openEHR and/or FHIR
• Governance competence: building frameworks for role distribution, modeling processes, maturity measurement, and architecture compliance
• Modeling expertise:
• openEHR (CDR): structuring compositions for clinical data (diagnoses, findings, medication) with a focus on scalability and long-term data availability
• FHIR (ODR): structuring resources for operational data (appointments, encounters, bed management, admissions) for interoperability and process efficiency
• Integration: linking openEHR CDR and FHIR ODR for complete traceability
• Practical experience in implementing openEHR-based CDRs and FHIR-compliant interfaces
• Experience in lifecycle management of archetypes, templates, and FHIR profiles (versioning, impact analysis, quality assurance)
• Deep understanding of clinical and operational processes in healthcare institutions
• Fluent in German and English (C1+); French is a plus
• Strong communication skills with clinical, technical, and management stakeholders
• Certifications (openEHR, FHIR, HL7) are advantageous

Have we sparked your interest?
Then we look forward to your application! You will receive feedback within 7 working days.