MES Architect

Cognizant; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an experienced PAS‑X MES Architect in Boise, Idaho. This role entails leading the design and delivery of PAS‑X solutions within pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. Applicants should have deep expertise in MES standards, GMP compliance, and multi-site implementations. The position offers a competitive salary of $110,000 to $140,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. Application deadline is March 20, 2026.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in MES standards (ISA-88/ISA-95) required.
• Experience with multi-site/global PAS-X implementations essential.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance and audit trails is important.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver PAS‑X MES solutions for pharma manufacturing programs.
• Translate ISA‑88 / ISA‑95 principles into data models.
• Lead integration design with SAP, LIMS, ERP.

Skills

GMP compliance

MES standards (ISA-88/ISA-95)

Integration design

Performance tuning

Cross-functional team guidance

Education

PAS-X certifications

Tools

SQL Server

C#

.NET

Python

Azure

Job description

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Werum PAS‑X MES Architect to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of PAS‑X solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in MES standards (ISA‑88/ISA‑95), GMP compliance, and multi‑site/global PAS‑X implementations. The architect will define end‑to‑end solution designs, lead integrations, establish governance, and guide cross‑functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver PAS‑X MES solutions for multi‑site/global pharma manufacturing programs.
• Translate ISA‑88 / ISA‑95 principles into PAS‑X data models, templates, and solution patterns.
• Own full solution architecture: logical/physical design, scalability, HA/DR, capacity planning, performance tuning.
• Lead integration design with SAP, LIMS, ERP, PLC/SCADA, historians using IDoc, XML, REST, OPC, and web services.
• Ensure architecture supports GMP, CSV, e‑signatures, audit trails, 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 compliance.
• Provide guidance on infrastructure (on‑prem/cloud), Windows/SQL Server, network/security, and deployment automation.
• Establish standards, reference architectures, and governance for PAS‑X configuration and release management.
• Review and produce technical design documents, integration specs, validation deliverables, and security designs.
• Mentor configuration, QA, IT, and automation teams; interface with vendors and project stakeholders.
• Lead risk assessments, NFR definitions, cutover plans, and post‑go‑live optimization.
• Support SQL queries, application data flows, and design automation scripts (C#, .NET, JS, Python).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure, containers, CI/CD, and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Prior role as PAS‑X Solution Architect on multi‑site deployments.
• PAS‑X certifications; GMP/CSV training.
• Knowledge of MES data migration, OT analytics, and reporting.

Compensation: $110,000 to $140,000 +/- and this position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 3/20/2026

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.