Job description
Job Summary
Solution Leadership and Architecture Lead technical solutioning for MES opportunities as part of the Solution Engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Solution Leadership and Architecture Lead technical solutioning for MES opportunities as part of the Solution Engineering team.
- Architect design build deploy and maintain MES Lite solutions using leading vendor technologies.
- Own end to end Tulip solution architecture including app design data models table structures connectors and integrations.
- Design ISA 95 aligned architectures integrating Tulip with MES ERP DCS PLCs historians LIMS and cloud platforms.
- Define scalable application frameworks reusable components and governance standards.
- Compliance and Quality Ensure solutions meet 21 CFR Part 11 Annex 11 and Data Integrity requirements.
- Partner with Quality and Validation teams to streamline compliant delivery.
- Business and Practice Development Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to create proposals sales collateral and client presentations.
- Support hiring capability building and delivery methodology development for MES Lite services.
- Contribute to MES business strategy including annual budget planning.
- Develop partnerships with MES Lite vendors and manage sandbox environments and licenses.
- Client Engagement Participate as Solution Architect in key client MES Lite programs or projects when required.
- Required Competencies and Experience Industry and Functional Expertise
- Minimum 10 years experience in Life Sciences manufacturing with broad exposure to OT and laboratory systems.
- Seven to ten years experience working with MES or MES Lite applications.
- Deep understanding of IT OT landscape Pharma 4.0 environment and modern manufacturing platforms.
- Technical Expertise Strong working knowledge of Tulip mandatory with hands on experience in app development and integrations.
- Experience with low code platforms such as Mendix or Apprentice is an advantage. Knowledge of GMP GAMP 5 CSV and regulatory expectations for OT systems.
- Experience delivering projects using Agile methodologies.
- Experience with Pharma MES products such as Korber PAS X Siemens Opcenter or Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite is a strong plus.
- Strong knowledge of ISA S88. Leadership and Consulting Skills Proven ability to influence senior leaders and motivate cross functional and geographically distributed teams.
- Excellent presentation facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
- Education and Certifications Bachelors degree in science or engineering required.
- Tulip certifications preferred.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel globally across the US Europe and Asia as needed