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.​

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is a county in the south east of England, to the north of London.  Major towns and cities in Hertfordshire include Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford and St Albans. Many national and international businesses have their headquarters in the county.   Areas of particular strength in Hertfordshire include advanced engineering, logistics, life sciences and IT.  Facilities such as the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst make Hertfordshire a very attractive proposition for pharmaceutical, biotech and life science companies.   Borehamwood is the location for the world famous The Elstree film studios at which Harry Potter, James Bond, Star Wars and other films were made as well as being the location for filming East Enders.

Famous people born in Hertfordshire: George Ezra, singer and Victoria Beckham, singer/fashion designer