MES Solutions Architect Reading

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.​

Reading

Reading is a large town located at the confluence of the river Thames and the River Kennet in Berkshire, approximately 25 miles from Oxford, 42 miles from London and 17 miles from Basingstoke.   Reading was established in the 8th century as a market town and became prosperous over the following centuries thanks to its cloth, iron works, breweries, bulbs/seed and biscuit industries.  In the 20th century the town continued to expand and is now a significant business centre and home to the UK offices of a significant number of global Pharmaceutical, Life Science and IT companies.   The town has become famous for its annual Reading Festival held over the August Bank Holiday weekend and attended by thousands of music lovers.

Famous people born in Reading: Ricky Gervais (comedian) and Kate Winslet (actress)