Principal Consultant

NNIT; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Home internet support

Fitness contributions

Competitive salary

Zusammenfassung

NNIT's Digital Manufacturing unit is expanding in Germany and Europe. We are seeking a Principal Consultant with strong PAS-X (MES) and recipe design expertise, fluent German, and the ability to lead client workshops.

You will design and configure PAS-X/MES solutions in GMP environments, integrate with ERP and automation interfaces, mentor junior consultants, and contribute to project governance while traveling to client sites.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on MES / PAS‑X experience in Life Sciences or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience in PAS‑X recipe design and system configuration.
• Strong understanding of GMP‑regulated processes in manufacturing.
• Experience with system integrations across Level 2 systems (MSI, OPC, PCS, SCADA) and ERP.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and client engagement skills.
• Professional fluency in German is mandatory; English proficiency is expected.

Aufgaben

• Lead customer workshops to analyze manufacturing processes within pharmaceutical and Life Sciences environments.
• Design, structure, and optimize PAS-X recipes in alignment with GMP-regulated processes.
• Configure and implement PAS-X / MES solutions, including relevant system integrations.
• Define and integrate interfaces to automation level 2 systems (MSI, OPC, PCS, SCADA) and ERP interfaces.
• Ensure seamless integration with higher-level systems, including ERP platforms.
• Translate business and manufacturing requirements into clear functional and technical solution designs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing professional consultancy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to project planning, effort estimation, and delivery governance.
• Mentor junior consultants and actively support knowledge sharing and capability development.

Kenntnisse

MES PAS-X experience

PAS-X recipe design

GMP guidance

System integrations

Workshop facilitation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Documentation & communication

German fluency

English proficiency

Tools

OPC

MSI

PCS

SCADA

ERP integrations

Jobbeschreibung

Details

Germany, Switzerland

Type of contract: Permanent (full time)

Location(s): Germany, Switzerland

Language(s): German, English

Mobility: -

Application Deadline: 31/10/2026

NNIT’s Digital Manufacturing unit partners with leading Life Sciences and pharmaceutical companies to drive the digital transformation of manufacturing operations. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our team and are looking for a Principal Consultant with strong expertise in PAS-X (MES) and recipe design, combined with professional fluency in German, which is essential for this role.

This is a client-facing role with significant responsibility, where you will lead workshops, drive structured process analysis, and deliver high-quality MES solutions in regulated environments. The position follows a hybrid working model, combining remote work with travel to client sites across Europe, primarily within German-speaking countries.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead customer workshops to analyze manufacturing processes within pharmaceutical and Life Sciences environments
• Design, structure, and optimize PAS-X recipes in alignment with GMP-regulated processes
• Configure and implement PAS-X / MES solutions, including relevant system integrations
• Define and integrate interfaces to automation level 2 systems (e.g., MSI, OPC, PCS, SCADA)
• Ensure seamless integration with higher-level systems, including ERP platforms
• Translate business and manufacturing requirements into clear functional and technical solution designs
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing professional consultancy throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to project planning, effort estimation, and delivery governance
• Mentor junior consultants and actively support knowledge sharing and capability development within the team

Your Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience working with MES / PAS‑X in Life Sciences or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Proven experience in PAS‑X recipe design and system configuration
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in GMP‑regulated environments
• Experience with system integrations across automation level 2 systems (MSI, OPC, PCS, SCADA) and enterprise systems (ERP)
• Solid knowledge of MES architecture and its interaction with surrounding systems
• Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and conducting structured process analysis
• Strong project management capabilities and ability to manage stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
• Excellent documentation, communication, and client engagement skills
• Professional fluency in German is a mandatory requirement for this role
• Professional working proficiency in English is expected

Why Join NNIT - What We Offer

At NNIT, we combine strong technical expertise with a people‑first culture. We offer competitive compensation, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow in a collaborative and international environment.

Working At NNIT Means

• A dynamic workplace with strong working conditions, social activities, and a healthy work–life balance
• An inspiring environment with access to a global network and continuous learning opportunities
• An informal and collaborative culture built on trust and teamwork
• The opportunity to work with some of the most recognized Life Sciences companies worldwide
• Exposure to diverse and complex projects that support your professional development and career growth
• A competitive salary, performance bonus, and attractive benefits package (including home internet support and fitness contributions)

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About NNIT

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers.

NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,600 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.

We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively work to eliminate bias and ensure an inclusive workplace where everyone has the right to be seen and heard as they are. We invite interested candidates to apply, no matter their background.

In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly request candidates to refrain from including their pictures in their applications.

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