MES Configuration Expert Opcenter Execution Pharma

MES Configuration Expert - Opcenter Execution Pharma

About The Job 

The MES Digital Configuration Expert contributes to the design, build, and lifecycle of Sanofi's global end-to-end MES solutions (Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma), guided by the MES Digital Configuration Lead, and ensures local configurations align with the Core model and operational excellence standards while guaranteeing the right usage of Sanofi Digital and Industrial standards for Processes, Applications, and Infrastructure environments. 

The role

Guarantees and promotes the right usage of Sanofi Digital and Industrial standards for Processes, Applications, and Infrastructure environments 
Leverages the Digital Portfolio's Detail Design documents, catalogue of services, and existing Core building blocks 
Supports sites in troubleshooting and remediation action plans 
Works closely with MES Product Owners, MES Configuration Experts/Leads, MBR Developers, MES installers/developers, Product lines, local digital teams, Business Process Owners, Archetype leads, Site modelers, and Shopfloor experts 
Remains current on company standards, Digital industry practices, and emerging standards, while contributing to Digital standards maintenance 
The profile is primarily Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma-oriented, with strong adaptability expected toward evolving Digital industry practices and standards. 

Business Processes In Scope 

Main MES System: Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma 
Master Data Management (items, user rights, equipment, locations, work orders) 
Master Batch Record design & approval (including workflows) 
Master Batch Record review & approval (by Exception) 
Production Execution 
Weighing & Dispensing 
Communication to Equipment / SCADA systems 
Equipment Management 
Material Flow Management 
Traceability / Genealogy 
Labelling 
Reporting 
Integration with ERP, LIMS, Documentation, Deviation Management, Serialization, eOEE, and shopfloor systems 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Alignment & Core Model 
Understand business requirements (including analytics) for various processes, challenge, consolidate, and extrapolate them to design & build solutions expandable to multi-business unit use cases and plant configurations 
Maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing build and maintenance costs and risks associated with fulfillment of business needs 
Implement appropriate services to ensure optimal allocation of all available capabilities 
Evaluate impact analysis of solution options and assess/manage associated risks 
Conduct end-to-end business process analysis including integration with partner systems (ERP, shopfloor systems, automation layers), labelling technologies, and mobile technologies 
Technical Leadership & Problem Solving 
Provide functional & technical support during the full solution lifecycle and to the sites 
Participate in regular design reviews with site modelers to ensure best practices are followed 
Perform or participate in regular MBR reviews for sites 
Manage incidents & corrective/preventive actions 
Manage preventive/corrective maintenance for components 
Ensure technical solutions comply with recommendations for Quality, Security, and Accessibility 

Delivery & Quality 

Design and build MBRs, Process Instructions, blocks, and templates including Functional specifications 
Configure & implement core solutions as close to standard market solutions as possible, based on state-of-the-art best practices 
Aim to align processes and enable industrial efficiency across different Sanofi industrial sites 
Define appropriate design & build of solutions by adopting GxP validations 
Lead the on-time delivery of projects while ensuring robust, cost-effective solutions 
Safeguard proper deployment of core solutions on different industrial sites 
Participate in defining indicators for performance and quality of service, monitor and communicate them 
Ensure standards and rules for Platform Management (Release management, Solution Documentation, Testing) are correctly understood and applied 

People & Knowledge 

Coordinate, inform, and ensure functional expertise in a matrix context 
Transfer know-how, experience, and best practices to sites 
Contribute to Digital skills development within your domain 
Ensure adoption and adequate use of solutions 
Deliver on-site training to manufacturing sites 

Strategy & Innovation 

Remain current on technology trends and benchmark with other companies and partners to bring innovative inputs to solutions, operating models, and strategy 
Collaborate with peers (Enterprise Architects, solution/technical architects, Quality, Cybersecurity) to review and qualify solution design and/or introduction of new technology 
Explain/present architecture and technical matters in an understandable way to Digital management team, staff, and business stakeholders 
Break current GxP Validation established postulates to simplify and adapt to current and next-generation technologies & methodologies (Cloud, Service Management, Agile) 

About You 

Experience 

5+ years of work experience in Digital for Manufacturing domain, ideally with experience in MES, specifically Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma 
Demonstrated experience in multicultural/multilanguage environments and matrixed organizations 
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes in industrial plants 
Strong MES experience: market standards knowledge (solutions, technologies, integration, architecture), process industry within life science/pharmaceutical industries 
Experience & understanding of core product/model concept 
Successful and significant Project Management experience is a plus 

Technical Skills 

Expertise in MES solutions: Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma — Required 
Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems, including Master Batch Record and Review by Exception business processes 
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical plants 
Strong knowledge of pharma industry regulatory context (GxP) 
Strong knowledge of Digital technologies & concepts 
Knowledge of Automation layer (SCADA, DCS, PLCs, industrial protocols) 
Knowledge of Scripting (VB/.Net) development & validation 
Knowledge of Werum PAS-X (Körber) is a plus 
Knowledge of Opstrakker (elogbook/eforms) is a plus 
JSON development is a plus 
Knowledge of reporting tools (Power BI) is a plus 
Low-code application development using Mendix is a plus 
AI-assisted MES solution development using GitHub Copilot, Claude, Microsoft Copilot is a plus 
Cloud architecture & services knowledge (Azure preferred) is a plus 

Soft Skills 

Accountability and reliability 
Customer-driven mindset 
Fast learner, proactive, willing to apply change management 
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations 
Strong focus on value delivery, with ability to work autonomously on solution design 
Ownership and leadership within assigned scope 
Agile methodology practitioner 
Communication and interaction skills 
Ability to challenge, open-minded and active listening 
Ability to explain complex matters in a simple and understandable way 

Education & Languages 

Engineering degree or Master's in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) 
English — mandatory | Other languages are a plus 

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The salary range for this position is :€49,600.00 - €74,400.00Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.