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Sandoz is seeking a Solution Analyst for Körber PAS‑X MES to act as a technical owner for global MES solutions within STEP. You will safeguard the STEP Global MES Template and orchestrate build/run activities while ensuring compliant delivery, validation, integrations, and audit readiness.
The role requires 5+ years with PAS‑X MES in regulated pharma settings, strong MES/ERP integration experience, and proven stakeholder management in multi-site programs.
Serve as the Solution Analyst for Körber PAS‑X Manufacturing Execution, performing Technical System Owner–like responsibilities for global MES solutions within STEP. You will safeguard the STEP Global MES Template, orchestrate build & run activities, and ensure compliant delivery and operation across projects — including validation, integrations, security controls evidencing, and audit readiness.
Support to develop strategic plans for the Function and the visibility of mid-term portfolio plans for the supported business areas -Contribute to the development and evolution of the TT Operating Model and support its deployment in the Function.
Proactively identify TT operating model improvement areas.
Support the Global Head of Function or Heads in day-to-day management.
Act as one integrated team with other Strategic Planning and Business Operations associates across the TT functions to ensure standardized and best-in-class solutions are being implemented -Manage the execution of key operational processes for the Function such as: financial reporting and budgeting planning, hiring and location strategy, people development and upskilling, training, and communications, etc. to ensure smooth running of the business and achievement of operational targets -Monitor the Function’s overall performance (services, quality, and financials) and proactively identify opportunities to increase service levels and mitigate any functional level risks or issues.
Drive the adoption of Ways of Working implemented on a local or global level in line with organizational direction.
Liaise with external research and advisory companies and other Innovation Ecosystem participants to get familiar with the evolution of markets trends and bring innovative processes into the Function
5+ years of experience with Körber PAS‑X MES in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution concepts including EBR, recipe management, shop‑floor execution, and material flows
Hands on experience in MES upgrade projects (PAS-X) is highly valuable
Proven experience integrating PAS‑X with SAP S/4HANA (PP, QM, inventory, batch management)
Experience integrating MES with automation, PLC/SCADA, historians, and other shop‑floor systems
Experience working in GxP / CSV‑regulated environments
Strong understanding of change governance, configuration management, and Jira/ALM tooling
Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills in global, multi‑site programs
Excellent documentation, release, and operational readiness discipline
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Change Management, Influencing, IT Governance, Organization Development, Planning, Presentation Skills, Servant Leadership, Stakeholder Management