This role leads the implementation and optimisation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution as part of a global rollout of POMSNET Aquila. You will support an in-flight programme delivering a standardised MES platform across multiple international manufacturing sites.Working remotely from Europe, you will provide technical leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive digital manufacturing excellence in a complex, highly regulated environment.ResponsibilitiesLead the technical design, configuration and integration of POMSNET Aquila MES applications across multiple manufacturing modalities and sites.Plan and execute comprehensive testing of MES solutions, including functional, integration and user acceptance testing, to ensure robust and reliable system performance.Develop, maintaluding best practices, playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and wider collaborators, fostering knowledge sharing and consistent implementation standards.Analyse manufacturing processes and operational data to identify opportunities for MES-driven process improvement, automation and harmonisation across sites.Ensure all MES engineering activities comply with cGMP, relevant regulatory requirements and established internal ways of working.Contribute to governance frameworks and technical documentation for MES solutions, ensuring clear traceability and alignment with global standards.Design and deliver training content, including train-the-trainer materials, to support effective adoption and use of POMSNET Aquila across global sites.Support the delivery of new MES instances through the development, configuration and deployment of Global Recipe Templates.Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders , manufacturing and quality to align MES solutions with business and regulatory needs.Participate viding on-site and remote support to resolve issues and stabilise MES operations.Essential SkillsProven hands-on experience with POMSNET Aquila, including configuration, deployment and support in production environments.Demonstrable experience acting in a senior or lead capacity on MES or similar digital manufacturing projects.experience working withe sciences or comparable highly regulated manufacturing environments.Strong understanding of digital manufacturing concepts and MES technology operation, including workflows, recipes and electronic batch records.Solid knowledge of enterprise IT/OT integration, including connectivity between MES, ERP, automation systems and related platforms.experience in process improvement and system analysis within multi-site or global environments.Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including specifications, SOPs and training materials.Working knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulatory standards, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.Ability to train and mentor junior staff and contribute actively to knowledge sharing across a distributed network.Hands-on experience with POMS, POMSNET or related MES technologies.Additional Skills & Qualificationsexperience supporting global or multi-country MES rollouts, including coordination with diverse stakeholder groups.Background in implementing MES in complex manufacturing environments with multiple modalities or product types.Exposure to governance frameworks for digital manufacturing solutions, including standards, templates and global recipes.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.experience delivering train-the-trainer programmes and structured user training sessions.Ability to work effectively ss-functional teams spread across different time zones.Comfortable working withluding adherence to defined methodologies and documentation standards.
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