POMS MES Techno-Functional SME

Capgemini Engineering; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering seeks an experienced POMS MES Techno-Functional SME for a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in the US. You will bridge business stakeholders with IT and QA teams to support, configure, and implement MES across sites.

The role requires deep MES knowledge, hands-on POMS MES experience, and CSV/validation familiarity. Travel to manufacturing sites may be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Biotech manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting or implementing POMS MES solutions.
• Strong understanding of MES concepts, EBR, batch execution, manufacturing operations, and production workflows.
• Experience working in GxP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of validation methodologies and quality systems.
• Experience supporting MES implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and production support activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and IT stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into MES functional specifications, solution designs, and implementation strategies.
• Lead requirements workshops, discovery sessions, fit-gap analyses, design reviews, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Partner with manufacturing teams to optimize production workflows and leverage POMS MES capabilities to improve operational performance.
• Drive alignment between MES solutions, manufacturing processes, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Support process harmonization initiatives across manufacturing sites.
• Configure, support, and enhance POMS MES workflows, EBRs, recipes, and manufacturing execution processes.
• Review technical specifications, documentation, and implementation deliverables.
• Assist with deployments, upgrades, migrations, and release management.
• Provide expertise in EBR execution, deviations management, investigations, and exception handling.
• Support CSV activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Maintain validation documentation (URS, FRS, DS, IQ, OQ, PQ, VSR).
• Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, GMP.

Skills

MES concepts

Electronic batch records (EBR)

Manufacturing operations

Production workflows

Validation methodologies

GxP compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Tools

ERP

LIMS

Historian

SCADA

POMS MES

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s mostinnovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as theyprovide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days arethe same.

Location

Albany, New York OR Remote with travel on need basis

Job Description

Capgemini is seeking an experienced POMS MES Techno-Functional SME with deep expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and bridge between business stakeholders, manufacturing operations, quality organizations, validation teams, and technical delivery teams to support, enhance, configure, and implement POMS MES solutions across manufacturing sites.

This role requires a combination of strong functional knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, hands‑on POMS MES expertise, and familiarity with CSV validation and regulatory compliance requirements.

Business & Functional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and IT stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into MES functional specifications, solution designs, and implementation strategies.
• Lead requirements workshops, discovery sessions, fit-gap analyses, design reviews, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Partner with manufacturing teams to optimize production workflows and leverage POMS MES capabilities to improve operational performance.
• Drive alignment between MES solutions, manufacturing processes, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Support process harmonization initiatives across manufacturing sites.

MES Technical Responsibilities

• Configure, support, and enhance POMS MES workflows, electronic batch records (EBR), recipes, and manufacturing execution processes.
• Support MES module configuration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for production support issues.
• Support and review MES integrations with enterprise systems such as ERP, LIMS, Historians, Automation/SCADA, and other manufacturing applications.
• Review technical specifications, configuration documentation, and implementation deliverables.
• Assist with system deployments, upgrades, migrations, and release management activities.
• Provide expertise in electronic batch record execution, deviations management, manufacturing investigations, and exception handling.

Validation & Compliance Responsibilities

• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Author, review, and maintain validation documentation including:
  • User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), Design Specifications (DS), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ)
  • Validation Summary Reports (VSR)
• Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5 Guidelines, GMP.

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Biotech manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience supporting or implementing POMS MES solutions.
• Strong understanding of MES concepts, electronic batch records (EBR), batch execution, manufacturing operations, and production workflows.
• Experience working in GxP-regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, validation methodologies, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting MES implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and production support activities.
• Ability to review and interpret functional and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale MES implementation or site rollout programs.
• Exposure to system integrations involving ERP, LIMS, Historian, SCADA, or automation platforms.
• Knowledge of ISA-95 manufacturing standards and digital manufacturing architectures.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing organizations.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $73,000 - $174,000/year.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full‑time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12‑25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.