MES Werum Pas-X Support - Admin

Cognizant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an MES Expert in Toronto who specializes in Werum PAS-X system administration and configuration. The role focuses on maintaining validated systems and ensuring performance in a regulated environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a background in IT support. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced pharmaceutical setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Werum PAS-X MES.
• 5+ years working with GxP-compliant systems.
• Strong background in engineering systems and operational IT support.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the site MES system (Werum PAS-X).
• Ensure MES systems remain in a validated state.
• Provide hands-on technical support for MES applications.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams.
• Deliver user training and maintain system documentation.
• Lead and support upgrade projects.
• Implement business needs into MES configurations.
• Follow safety and compliance policies.

Skills

Werum PAS-X (Admin & Config)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint)

SQL

ServiceNow

Automation systems

Reporting tools (Cognos, Crystal Reports)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Advanced Degree in a related field

Job description

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Position Summary

We are seeking a MES Expert with strong hands-on experience in administration and configuration of MES systems, specifically Werum PAS-X, to support global operations. This role focuses on maintaining validated GxP systems, implementing business requirements, and ensuring seamless system performance in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration & Configuration: Own and manage the site MES system (Werum PAS-X), including setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
• Validation & Compliance: Ensure MES systems remain in a validated state. Create and maintain validation documentation in compliance with GMP standards.
• Operational Support: Provide hands-on technical support for MES and KPI applications, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Collaboration: Work with vendors, service providers, and internal teams to ensure system reliability and compliance.
• Training & Documentation: Deliver user training and maintain system documentation for MES-related processes.
• Project Execution: Lead and support upgrade projects (hardware/software) and contribute to new system implementations.
• Business Requirement Translation: Understand and implement business needs into MES configurations and workflows.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow Teva’s Safety, Health, and Environmental policies.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Werum PAS-X MES (administration, configuration, support).
  • 5+ years working with GxP-compliant systems in a regulated environment.
  • Strong background in engineering systems and operational IT support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience with IT validation processes and software development lifecycle.
• Exposure to GMP manufacturing systems such as EAM, BMS, scheduling, and inventory management.

Technical Skills

• Required:
  • Werum PAS-X (Admin & Config)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Preferred:
  • SQL
  • ServiceNow
  • Automation systems
  • Reporting tools (Cognos, Crystal Reports)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical users
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced global environment

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