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.​

Horsham

Horsham is an attractive market town in West Sussex in the South East of England, conveniently located approximately 20 miles from Worthing, Brighton and Guildford.  The attractive old area of Horsham centres around the tree-lined Horsham “Causeway” which is regarded as one of the finest streets in Sussex with its lovely, well maintained houses and a resident ghost!   The modern side of Horsham is to be found in its excellent transport links to and from Horsham, schools and recreational facilities which include a Horsham theatre, Horsham cinemas, Horsham park, Horsham sports facilities and great range of shops, restaurants and pubs.   Brewing, brick making and iron smelting were the industries which were the basis for Horsham’s prosperity, these have now been replaced by financial services, pharmaceuticals and IT. Horsham is also where Next Phase Recruitment is based!

Famous people born in Horsham: Catherine Howard (5th wife of Henry VIII) and  Harry Enfield – comedian, also born in Horsham.