Director, Global Manufacturing Execution System Lead
Core
Define, govern, and scale the global Manufacturing Execution System (MES) strategy to enable compliant, efficient, and digitally enabled operations across the pharmaceutical manufacturing network.
Role type
Director, Global MES Business Lead
Builds
Global MES platforms, electronic batch records, and digital manufacturing capabilities
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / GxP regulated environments
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Global MES strategy definition, GMP compliance, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder influence, change management, regulatory inspection support, data integrity principles, multi-site program management
Preferred skills
Experience with Werum PAS-X or equivalent MES platforms, biologics/cell therapy/API/OSD modality experience, audit/deviation/change control expertise
Technologies
MES platforms, automation systems, historians, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Define and maintain global MES strategy and roadmap; Establish and govern global MES standards and best practices; Act as primary business partner to Manufacturing, Quality, and IT; Provide oversight for MES delivery, validation, and sustainment in GxP environments; Ensure MES solutions meet global GMP and data integrity expectations; Lead and influence global matrixed teams without direct line authority
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional influence
