Lead MES Program Manager for Regulated Manufacturing

Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing is seeking an experienced MES Project Manager to drive delivery of Manufacturing Execution System projects across our API manufacturing operations—from initial implementation through ongoing enhancements and support.

The role requires coordinating across IT, operations, quality/regulatory functions and vendors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining full GMP/GxP compliance. Familiarity with DeltaV MES or similar platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering, life sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years leading project delivery in life sciences or regulated manufacturing IT.
• Knowledge of GMP, GxP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end MES project delivery from scope to deployment.
• Govern projects with risk registers, plans, and governance.
• Coordinate across IT, operations, and regulatory/quality functions.
• Lead change management and training for MES adoption.
• Ensure alignment with GMP, GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Maintain documentation to withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Agile/Hybrid

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related

Tools

Emerson Syncade

Körber PAS-X

Rockwell PharmaSuite

Siemens Opcenter

Job description

Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing is seeking an experienced MES Project Manager to drive delivery of Manufacturing Execution System projects across our API manufacturing operations—from initial implementation through ongoing enhancements and support.

The role requires coordinating across IT, operations, quality/regulatory functions and vendors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining full GMP/GxP compliance. Familiarity with DeltaV MES or similar platforms is a plus.