MES Platform Engineer — Pharma 4.0 & Validation Expert

Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing

Cork

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 hours ago
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Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a skilled MES Platform Engineer to join a growing MES team in Ireland. The role focuses on Computer System Validation for MES projects, liaising with IT and service providers, and ensuring proper configuration and GMP-aligned documentation.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in IT solutions, MES experience (Emerson Syncade preferred), and strong communication skills to collaborate with global IT and Quality teams. Hybrid or on-site arrangements vary by project.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience implementing IT solutions, systems integration, and validating IT applications.
  • Experience writing validation plans, requirements, design docs, configurations, testing.
  • Knowledge of 21CFR Part 11 requirements and data integrity guidelines.
  • Hands-on MES experience, preferably Emerson Syncade, including configuration.
  • Experience with electronic testing tools such as ALM and Kneat.
  • Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and time management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Computer System Validation aspect of MES projects from requirements to release.
  • Liaise with service providers and IT teams to ensure correct installation and configuration.
  • Responsibility for server installations and system related activities (security, admin config, access).
  • Generate computer system validation documentation per site procedures and GMP guidelines.
  • Execute test scripts, analyze results, and determine acceptability against criteria.
  • Work with the business to identify and implement procedural controls to mitigate issues.
  • Initiate and implement Change Control activities in line with Quality Standards.
  • Determine solutions or recommendations for changes and improvements.
  • Prioritize validation activities in line with the project schedule.
  • Collaborating with global IT and Quality teams.
  • Follow EH&S procedures and assist in incident investigations as required.

Skills

IT systems integration
Validation documentation
Regulatory compliance
MES Syncade
Electronic testing tools
Windows 10
EBR testing
Communication
Time management
Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Emerson Syncade
ALM
Kneat

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a skilled MES Platform Engineer to join a growing MES team in Ireland. The role focuses on Computer System Validation for MES projects, liaising with IT and service providers, and ensuring proper configuration and GMP-aligned documentation.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in IT solutions, MES experience (Emerson Syncade preferred), and strong communication skills to collaborate with global IT and Quality teams. Hybrid or on-site arrangements vary by project.

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