MES Training Specialist

Johnson Johnson; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Training Specialist to enable the deployment and ongoing adoption of PAS-X by translating processes into role-based learning, user readiness, and go-live support for production teams.

The role requires fluent German and English, a relevant engineering or life sciences background, and 3+ years of experience in system or technical training, preferably with PAS-X or MES in regulated environments. 12-month contract starting Jan 2027.

Qualifications

• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Degree or comparable qualification in engineering, life sciences, IT, business administration, educational sciences, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing and delivering technical, process-based, or system training; PAS-X or MES experience preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to connect operational workflows with system functionality.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (GxP) is advantageous.
• Experience supporting system implementation, change, go-live, hypercare, train-the-trainer, or key-user networks.
• Strong instructional design, adult-learning, facilitation, coaching, communication, and presentation skills.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented with strong documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Analyze capability and training needs with project teams across departments.
• Translate processes and PAS-X functionality into role-based learning objectives and curricula.
• Develop instructor-led and digital learning content, exercises, and quick-reference guides.
• Plan and deliver PAS-X training for production employees and internal trainers.
• Assess learning effectiveness and readiness through checks, exercises, and feedback.
• Provide floor-level support during deployment and hypercare.
• Capture recurring user challenges and work with teams to improve processes or configuration.
• Maintain training records and completion status per quality requirements.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Instructional design

Adult learning

Training delivery

Coaching

Presentation skills

Education

Engineering degree

Life sciences degree

IT degree

Business administration

Educational sciences

Tools

PAS-X

MES

Job description

Duration: 12 months (January 2027 start likely)

Hours: 40 hours per week

You must be fluent in German and English, both written and spoken for this position.

Enable the successful deployment and sustainable adoption of PAS-X by translating manufacturing processes and system functionality into practical, role-based learning, user readiness activities, and go-live support.

roles and responsibilities

• Analyse capability and training needs with project managers, process owners, subject-matter experts, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, Automation, and Validation.
• Translate manufacturing processes, approved procedures, and PAS-X functionality into role-based learning objectives, curricula, and practical user guidance.
• Develop and maintain instructor-led and digital learning content, exercises, presentations, simulations, quick-reference guides, manuals, and other support materials.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver classroom, group, individual, and hands-on PAS-X training for production employees, support functions, key users, and internal trainers.
• Assess learning effectiveness and user readiness through knowledge checks, practical exercises, observations, feedback, and readiness reporting.
• Provide floor-level support during deployment and hypercare, coaching users and resolving or routing process- and system-related questions.
• Capture recurring user challenges and work with relevant teams to improve training, documentation, business processes, or system configuration.
• Maintain training records, completion status, evaluation results, capability gaps, risks, and progress reports in line with applicable quality requirements

how to succeed

• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Degree or comparable qualification in engineering, life sciences, IT, business administration, educational sciences, or a related field.
• (3+ years of experience) Experience developing and delivering technical, process-based, or system training; experience with PAS-X or another MES is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to independently connect operational workflows with system functionality.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environment is preferred; GxP knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience supporting system implementation, change, go-live preparation, hypercare, train-the-trainer activities, or key-user networks is beneficial.
• Strong instructional design, adult-learning, facilitation, coaching, communication, and presentation skills.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style, with strong collaboration skills and attention to documentation quality.

details

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate.

This contract will run for a 12 month duration.

The start date of this position will likely be January 2027.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: [e-mail]

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means "You Belong".