Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please see below our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please use the above link to see our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

MES Solutions Architect

MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Solutions Architects are responsible for designing digital systems that control and document GMP manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Translating business needs into system design – Defining functional requirements for batch record automation, inventory tracking, and electronic signatures.

  • Configuring and implementing MES platforms – Such as Werum PAS-X, Emerson Syncade, or Rockwell PharmaSuite.

  • Collaborating with IT, QA, and production teams – To ensure seamless system validation, integration, and end-user satisfaction.

  • Managing projects across international sites – Supporting multi-site rollouts and post-go-live optimization.

  • Ensuring compliance with data integrity and GAMP 5 – Aligning solutions with global GMP expectations and audit readiness.

This role suits engineers with software architecture expertise, strong communication skills, and domain knowledge in biopharma manufacturing.​

Borehamwood

Borehamwood is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England region located approximately 12 miles north east of central London, 7 miles from Watford, 8 from St Albans and 20 from Luton.

Borehamwood’s strategic location with direct access to the M25, M1 and A1M motorways, frequent 18 minutes train service to Charing Cross and excellent connections to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports make it a prime commuter location.  There is, however,

a  wide  range  of  businesses  in Borehamwood with  the creative  industries  and  niche  pharmaceutical companies being particularly well represented.    The world famous Elstree Studios are also located in Borehamwood; popular TV shows that are filmed at Elstree include Holby City, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and East Enders.

Famous people from Borehamwood:  Simon Cowell, reality TV judge and Marilyn, 1980’s “New Romantic” pop singer