MES Specialist

Sanofi; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking an MES Specialist to manage the site MES/EBR, oversee recipe configuration, and assure GMP-aligned validation and testing. You will work across Manufacturing, Quality, and IT to support deployment and on-call needs at our Swiftwater site.

The role focuses on MES solutions, system integration, and training operations staff, with responsibilities spanning implementation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful manufacturing deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (biopharma sector).
• 1+ years experience in MES/eBR and automation support in biopharma or related industries.
• MES platform configuration (Siemens OpCenter); EBR support; DCS/SCADA (DeltaV, Aveva); OPC & data integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop MES/EBR solutions including recipe/configuration changes to meet business needs.
• Ensure system integration with digital applications supporting production, quality, and data management.
• Maintain GMP/compliance with test protocols, validation, and change control; provide site assessments and training.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens OpCenter

DeltaV

Aveva

OPC & Data Integration

Job description

Job Title: MES Specialist Location: Swiftwater, PA

In this role, you'll join the Manufacturing Systems & Automation department at our Swiftwater site, working directly with the site manufacturing execution system (MES) automation day to day support.

This role will provide electronic batch record (EBR) support and configuration of the site MES.

The role will support new product and process deployments as well as EBR revisions within the MES space in conjunction with several cross-functional departments. This includes implementation of changes to the EBR, interfaces, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and being a part of the MES on-call support.

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams.

With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

About Sanofi: We’re an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives

Main Responsibilities

The MES Specialist will oversee manufacturing execution system and automation within the whole site. Key responsibilities include:

• MES Solutions: Develop MES/EBR solutions including recipe, configuration, and/or system changes to meet business requirements.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration of systems with digital applications to support production, quality control, and data management.
• Deliverable Accountability: Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards (C&Q), including user/functional/detailed specification development, test protocols, and system validation.
• Work closely with the client to understand their needs and develop strategies tailored to their organization through site assessments.
• Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with procurement and project teams to select vendors for manufacturing systems and automation. Ensure alignment with project quality and regulatory standards.
• Risk and Compliance Management: Identify and proactively manage risks. Ensure compliance with GMP to minimize disruptions to timelines and costs.
• Training and Support: Develop and deliver specialized training materials for operations staff to ensure proper execution of systems. Perform regular training sessions with operations. Provide ongoing support post‑implementation. Provide mentorship and training for new MES Specialists.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Tech Transfer departments to capture and document detailed requirements. Perform application support duties for the manufacturing execution system (MES) as needed.
• Standards and Best Practices: Develop standards and best practices for development and validation activities. Lead cross‑functional teams through design reviews and user acceptance testing during the development change and validation process.
• Development and Implementation: Perform and communicate planning, development, peer review, and testing solutions for recipe creation and modification. Execute development and implementation of new changes across the Manufacturing systems based on requirements, specifications, and developed software solutions.
• Operational Meetings: Participate in facility operational meetings to ensure facility reporting needs are met.
• On‑Call Support: Be available to provide “on call” support during off‑shift hours, based on a rotating schedule, to support manufacturing operations.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Automation, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or a related field in the biopharma sector.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in MES/eBR and Automation support within biopharma or related industries.
• Technical Skills: MES Platform Configuration (Siemens OpCenter) Electronic Batch Record (EBR) Support DCS/SCADA Systems (DeltaV, Aveva) OPC & Data Integration (Historian, ERP connectivity)
• Soft Skills: Technical/Project Leadership Team Collaboration Analytical Skills Communication (cross‑functional teams; occasional stakeholder interaction)

Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention andwellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave. Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting‑edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply. Power industry‑leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI‑driven innovation – at speed and scale Transform lives worldwide by delivering life‑changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

Equal Opportunity

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employer and Salary

Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $85.500,00 - $123.500,00 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

German Description

Wir sind ein forschendes Biopharma‑Unternehmen, das KI anwendet und sich dafür einsetzt, das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern und verantwortungsvoll zu wachsen. Unser Team wird von einem Ziel geleitet: Wir erforschen die Wunder der Wissenschaft, um das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern. Wir möchten eine gesündere, widerstandsfähigere Welt schaffen und das Unmögliche möglich machen, indem wir Medikamente und Impfstoffe für Millionen von Menschen weltweit entdecken, entwickeln und bereitstellen. Erfahren Sie mehr über uns auf www.sanofi.com oder schauen Sie sich unseren Film an: We are Sanofi Starte eine Karriere, die einen Unterschied macht. Neuerfindung liegt in unserer DNA. Sie hat unsere Entwicklung von einem kleinen französischen Unternehmen zu einem der weltweit führenden Biopharma‑Unternehmen vorangetrieben. Ob es darum geht, KI zu nutzen, um die Zeiten der Arzneimittelforschung zu verkürzen, oder Vertrauen im Gesundheitswesen aufzubauen – du kannst unseren Teams dabei helfen, das Leben für Patient*innen, Partner*innen und Gemeinschaften zu verbessern. Hier entwickelst du deine Karriere weiter. Wir öffnen dir die Tür, um neue Möglichkeiten zu entdecken, deine Grenzen zu erweitern und dich mit Menschen zu vernetzen, die von einem gemeinsamen Ziel angetrieben werden: Wir erforschen die Wunder der Wissenschaft, um das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern.