MES Production Process Specialist - 12 Month Agency Contract

Company Overview

Viatris is a global healthcare firm dedicated to bridging the gap between generic medications and branded ones, merging strengths to comprehensively address health needs worldwide. Their mission is to empower individuals globally to maintain healthier lives at every stage. They provide access to high-quality medicines reaching nearly 1 billion patients yearly across diverse life phases and health situations. Viatris has received multiple accolades reflecting its significant impact, offering a broad portfolio encompassing iconic brands, generics, and complex formulations over various therapeutic areas. They are devoted to fostering healthier communities through education and improved treatment access while promoting a collaborative work culture encouraging courage and resilience.

Role Summary

The MES Production Process Specialist will oversee the technical management, configuration, and support of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) within sterile injectable manufacturing and packaging operations in a GMP-controlled environment. This position sustains the phased MES rollout, with the first phase focused on Weigh & Dispense already operational and the second phase aimed at enhancing MES capabilities to incorporate electronic logbooks, manufacturing, and packaging execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure dependable operation of live Weigh & Dispense functions with thorough material traceability.
• Deliver tier 1 and 2 technical support for MES applications in sterile manufacturing, including execution of Electronic Batch Records (EBR) and shop floor processes.
• Identify and resolve MES issues related to configuration, system efficiency, interfaces, and data errors to reduce production interruptions.
• Conduct root cause analyses for repeated MES problems and implement corrective and preventative strategies.
• Manage MES environments (production, test, validation), encompassing user roles, access control, and security settings.
• Implement configuration updates, master data modifications, and recipe/workflow changes adhering to change control protocols.
• Configure and maintain MES execution across multiple operations including compounding, aseptic filling, cleaning, depyrogenation, glove integrity testing, and packaging activities such as line clearance, material, and label verifications.
• Support backup procedures, recovery testing, and disaster recovery preparedness.
• Participate in validation activities such as Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification, regression tests, and periodic system reviews.
• Lead MES patch, upgrade, and hotfix deployments, ensuring controlled testing and release procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between manufacturing, automation, IT infrastructure, quality teams, and external suppliers.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Proven experience supporting MES systems within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Practical experience providing technical MES support for sterile or aseptic production operations.
• Competence with MES platforms like Werum PAS-X, Siemens Opcenter, Emerson Syncade, or Rockwell FactoryTalk.
• Experience managing validated (GxP) production systems with stringent uptime requirements.
• Skilled in MES system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership to maintain system stability.

Additional Information

Viatris offers competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where one’s skills and perspectives contribute meaningfully to improving lives. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.