Senior MES Recipe Author (Syncade / PharmaSuite)

Accenture PLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior MES MBR Designer to join our Digital Manufacturing team, supporting a major pharmaceutical client. You will translate manufacturing requirements into compliant, scalable electronic batch records within a MES environment and work closely with process engineers, quality teams, and MES leads to ensure GMP-compliant configurations.

You will design and configure GMBRs in PharmaSuite, Syncade or similar MES platforms, maintain templates, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences or related field.
• Proven experience designing and configuring Master Batch Records (MBRs) in MES.
• Hands-on with Rockwell PharmaSuite, Emerson Syncade or Werum PAS-X.
• Understanding of GMP, GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.
• Ability to translate process diagrams and P&IDs into MES configurations.
• Experience in cross-functional and global project environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Global Master Batch Records (GMBRs) in MES.
• Translate process maps and requirements into MES design and logic.
• Ensure templates and standards are applied consistently across sites.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in workshops and reviews.
• Support testing, validation, and deployment of MES recipes and batch records.
• Identify gaps and propose improvements; contribute to reusable design libraries.
• Prepare design documentation per regulatory and project needs.
• Support global MES template evolution and standardization.

Skills

MBR design

Pharma MES

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional teams

Process interpretation

English proficiency

GMP/GxP compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Rockwell PharmaSuite

Emerson Syncade

Werum PAS-X

Job description

Accenture Industry X, part of Accenture, helps businesses thrive in the digital era by combining data and digital capabilities. Join us to experience how we deliver 360 value and collaborate with exceptional people, cutting-edge technology, and leading companies across various industries, making a significant impact worldwide.

We are working in the domain of Manufacturing Execution Systems , which means that the solutions we are working on are directly impacting how factories around the world are managing their manufacturing processes.
Our team is responsible for the end-to-end MES project implementations , which includes both solution analysis (assessment, requirements, process design, solution design) and solution implementation (configuration, development, testing).
Our clients are coming from a variety of industries, manufacturing products which we sometimes use on daily basis: toys, cars, tires, car components, furniture, medical devices, medicine, etc.

We are looking for an ambitious Senior Rockwell Pharmasuite MBR Designer , ready to take on new challenges. As industries head towards Manufacturing and Factory Digitalization, MES systems stand in the center of manufacturing excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Senior MES MBR Designer (PharmaSuite / Syncade) to join our Digital Manufacturing team and support a major pharmaceutical client in the development and deployment of Global Master Batch Records (GMBRs). In this role, you will be responsible for translating manufacturing process requirements into compliant, scalable, and efficient electronic batch records within a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) environment.

Working closely with process engineers, manufacturing and quality teams, and MES functional leads, you will ensure that production processes are accurately configured and represented within the MES solution while adhering to GMP standards and global design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Global Master Batch Records (GMBRs) within Rockwell PharmaSuite, Emerson Syncade, or similar MES platforms.
• Translate manufacturing process maps, procedures, and requirements into MES design and execution logic.
• Ensure consistency and compliance with global templates, standards, and best practices across sites and product families.
• Participate in design workshops and review sessions with business and technical stakeholders.
• Support testing, validation, and deployment activities related to MES recipe and batch record implementations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, automation, and IT teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Identify process, design, or configuration gaps and propose effective solutions and improvements.
• Contribute to the standardization, reusability, and scalability of MES design components.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation in accordance with regulatory and project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the evolution of global MES templates and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing and configuring Master Batch Records (MBRs), recipes, or electronic batch records within an MES environment.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell PharmaSuite , Emerson Syncade , Werum PAS-X , or similar pharmaceutical MES solutions.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including: Weigh & Dispense Compounding Filling Packaging
• Knowledge of GMP, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, workflow specifications, and P&IDs, and translate them into MES configurations.
• Experience working in cross-functional and global project environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
  Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting global MES template or multi-site deployment programs.
• Familiarity with ISA-88 (S88) recipe management principles.
• Experience creating reusable MES templates and standardized design libraries.
• Knowledge of integration with ERP, SCADA, automation, or historian systems.
• Exposure to validation and computerized system compliance activities within pharmaceutical environments.
  What You’ll Bring

What You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to bridge business process requirements and technical implementation.
• A collaborative mindset and experience working with international teams.
• Passion for driving digital manufacturing transformation in highly regulated environments.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who combine MES technical expertise with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and a commitment to delivering compliant, efficient, and scalable digital batch record solutions.

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About Accenture

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