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Are you an experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge within an international pharmaceutical company? Then take the opportunity to become part of an exciting and energetic team! You will play a key role by delivering manufacturing execution solutions (MES) to support our manufacturing business. In this role you will build and maintain strong partnerships with different stakeholders.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Working with the global MES team to transform the existing MES landscape towards a cloud‑native architecture based on OpenShift / Kubernetes and PostgreSQL, while also contributing to MES deployments involving Docker containerization and Oracle database integration to ensure a robust and scalable system architecture.
- Contributing to the automation, integration, standardisation, optimisation and operation of the MES solutions to be implemented on the basis of our existing MES templates.
- Supporting within the system life cycle (design, planning, implementation and run) of specific local and global manufacturing solutions.
- Leading manufacturing execution implementation projects at our production sites on a global level in cooperation with other IT units and the business community.
- Collaborating with OT teams to ensure seamless integration of MES with shop floor systems and a deep understanding of OT processes and data flows.
- Supporting the basic creation and configuration of Master Batch Records (MBRs), with an understanding of their role in manufacturing and quality processes.
- Providing incident and problem management support for MES deployments across all regions, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement of system reliability.
- Leading structured investigations into recurring or high‑impact MES issues using methodologies such as root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
- Documenting all investigations in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, supporting audit readiness and traceability.
- Analyzing incident trends to identify systemic issues and proposing improvements to MES templates, deployment strategies, or integration points.
- Facilitating cross‑functional meetings to align stakeholders on investigation outcomes and next steps.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of professional experience in the environment of production processes with a focus on IT systems or engineering.
- Knowledge or first experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (especially Körber PAS‑X 3.2 or 3.3) – advantage but not required.
- Good knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies (Windows/Linux operating systems, Citrix) and database systems (Oracle / PostgreSQL).
- Strong team player with the ability to learn, a solution‑oriented approach and a preference for working in an international and intercultural environment.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, or a similar natural sciences field.
- Understanding of OT environments and their role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including data acquisition and control systems.
- Nice to have knowledge of Docker or RedHat OpenShift / Kubernetes.
- Nice to have experience with MBR design and lifecycle management within MES platforms, preferably in regulated environments.
- Nice to have hands‑on experience with Docker‑based deployments and Oracle database administration or integration in manufacturing IT systems.
Benefits
- Flexible working conditions
- Life and accident insurance
- Health insurance at a competitive price
- Investment in your learning and development
- Gym membership discounts
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
Nuestra compañía
En Boehringer Ingelheim desarrollamos tratamientos innovadores que mejoran la vida de las personas y de los animales. Fundada en 1885 y de propiedad familiar desde entonces, Boehringer Ingelheim adopta una perspectiva a largo plazo. En la actualidad, contamos con 52.000 empleados en todo el mundo que fomentan una cultura diversa, colaborativa e integradora. Creemos que si contamos con personas talentosas y ambiciosas, apasionadas por la innovación, no hay límite a lo que podemos lograr.
¿Por qué Boehringer Ingelheim?
Con nosotros puedes crecer, colaborar, innovar y mejorar vidas.
Ofrecemos un trabajo estimulante en un entorno laboral global respetuoso y cordial, rodeado de un mundo de mentalidades y prácticas impulsadas por la innovación. Además, el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de todos los empleados es clave, porque tu crecimiento es nuestro crecimiento.
Boehringer Ingelheim es una empresa global que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y se enorgullece de mantener una cultura diversa e inclusiva. Aceptamos la diversidad de perspectivas y nos esforzamos por crear un contexto integrador, que beneficie a nuestros empleados, pacientes y comunidades.
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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