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.
North West England
North West England is one of nine official regions of England. It consists of Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. Major towns and cities in the North West include Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Carlisle, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Blackpool and Warrington.
Cumbria in the north of the region is largely rural whereas the south of the region is much more densely populated. The North West is known as the “Northern Powerhouse” thanks to its strong history in manufacturing. In days gone by the region was particularly famous for its textile industry, but the manufacturing today is based more on food and drink, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and transport. Digital technology, including games and software development, is also a major sector in the region, particularly in Liverpool and Manchester which have both seen huge growth in tech start-ups.
Famous people born in the North West: Wayne Rooney, footballer and Paul McCartney, musician.
North West England is a great place to further your career in life sciences. If you are a looking for pharmaceutical jobs in North West England, scientific careers in North West England or want to discuss cell therapy, gene therapy, ATMP, medical device, technology, biotech or pharmaceutical job opportunities in North West England, give our Next Phase team a call. The North West area is continuing to expand as a centre for jobs in science, process development, technology, software development, project management, informatics, quality, reg affairs and supply chain.
At Next Phase we help people find new jobs in life sciences across the UK, Europe and USA. This page lists some of the job opportunities in the North West, and if you give us a call we can also talk to you about other scientific jobs, pharmaceutical career opportunities and the latest updates in cell and gene therapy and ATMP development in the given area.
