MES Configuration Expert - Opcenter Execution Pharma About The Job The MES Digital Configuration Expert contributes to the design, build, and lifecycle of Sanofi's general end-to-end MES solutions (Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma), guided by the MES Digital Configuration Lead, and ensures local configurations align with the Core model and operational excellence standards while guaranteeing the right usage of Sanofi Digital and Industrial standards for Processes, Applications, and Infrastructure environments.
The role
Guarantees and promotes the right usage of Sanofi Digital and Industrial standards for Processes, Applications, and Infrastructure environments
Leverages the Digital Portfolio's Detail Design documents, catalogue of services, and existing Core building blocks
Supports sites in troubleshooting and remediation action plans
Works closely with MES Product Owners, MES Configuration Experts/Leads, MBR Developers, MES installers/developers, Product lines, local digital teams, Business Process Owners, Archetype leads, Site modelers, and Shopfloor experts
Remains current on company standards, Digital industry practices, and emerging standards, while contributing to Digital standards maintenance
The profile is primarily Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma-oriented, with strong adaptability expected toward evolving Digital industry practices and standards.
Business Processes In Scope
Main MES System: Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma
Master Data Management (items, user rights, equipment, locations, work orders)
Master Batch Record design & approval (including workflows)
Master Batch Record review & approval (by Exception)
Production Execution
Weighing & Dispensing
Communication to Equipment / SCADA systems
Equipment Management
Material Flow Management
Traceability / Genealogy
Labelling
Reporting
Integration with ERP, LIMS, Documentation, Deviation Management, Serialization, eOEE, and shopfloor systems
Key Responsibilities
Business Alignment & Core Model
Understand business requirements (including analytics) for various processes, challenge, consolidate, and extrapolate them to design & build solutions expandable to multi-business unit use cases and plant configurations
Maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing build and maintenance costs and risks associated with fulfillment of business needs
Implement appropriate services to ensure optimal allocation of all available capabilities
Evaluate impact analysis of solution options and assess/manage associated risks
Conduct end-to-end business process analysis including integration with partner systems (ERP, shopfloor systems, automation layers), labelling technologies, and mobile technologies
Technical Leadership & Problem Solving
Provide functional & technical support during the full solution lifecycle and to the sites
Participate in regular design reviews with site modelers to ensure best practices are followed
Perform or participate in regular MBR reviews for sites
Manage incidents & corrective/preventive actions
Manage preventive/corrective maintenance for components
Ensure technical solutions comply with recommendations for Quality, Security, and Accessibility
Delivery & Quality
Design and build MBRs, Process Instructions, blocks, and templates including Functional specifications
Configure & implement core solutions as close to standard market solutions as possible, based on state-of-the-art best practices
Aim to align processes and enable industrial efficiency across different Sanofi industrial sites
Define appropriate design & build of solutions by adopting GxP validations
Lead the on-time delivery of projects while ensuring robust, cost-effective solutions
Safeguard proper deployment of core solutions on different industrial sites
Participate in defining indicators for performance and quality of service, monitor and communicate them
Ensure standards and rules for Platform Management (Release management, Solution Documentation, Testing) are correctly understood and applied
People & Knowledge
Coordinate, inform, and ensure functional expertise in a matrix context
Transfer know-how, experience, and best practices to sites
Contribute to Digital skills development within your domain
Ensure adoption and adequate use of solutions
Deliver on-site training to manufacturing sites
Strategy & Innovation
Remain current on technology trends and benchmark with other companies and partners to bring innovative inputs to solutions, operating models, and strategy
Collaborate with peers (Enterprise Architects, solution/technical architects, Quality, Cybersecurity) to review and qualify solution design and/or introduction of new technology
Explain/present architecture and technical matters in an understandable way to Digital management team, staff, and business stakeholders
Break current GxP Validation established postulates to simplify and adapt to current and next-generation technologies & methodologies (Cloud, Service Management, Agile)
Experience About You
5+ years of work experience in Digital for Manufacturing domain, ideally with experience in MES, specifically Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma
Demonstrated experience in multicultural/multilanguage environments and matrixed organizations
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes in industrial plants
Strong MES experience: market standards knowledge (solutions, technologies, integration, architecture), process industry within life science/pharmaceutical industries
Experience & understanding of core product/model concept
Successful and significant Project Management experience is a plus
Technical Skills
Expertise in MES solutions: Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma — Required
Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems, including Master Batch Record and Review by Exception business processes
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical plants
Strong knowledge of pharma industry regulatory context (GxP)
Strong knowledge of Digital technologies & concepts
Knowledge of Automation layer (SCADA, DCS, PLCs, industrial protocols)
Knowledge of Scripting (VB/.Net) development & validation
Knowledge of Werum PAS-X (Körber) is a plus
Knowledge of Opstrakker (elogbook/eforms) is a plus
JSON development is a plus
Knowledge of reporting tools (Power BI) is a plus
Low-code application development using Mendix is a plus
AI-assisted MES solution development using GitHub Copilot, Claude, Microsoft Copilot is a plus
Cloud architecture & services knowledge (Azure preferred) is a plus
Soft Skills
Accountability and reliability
Customer-driven mindset
Fast learner, proactive, willing to apply change management
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations
Strong focus on value delivery, with ability to work autonomously on solution design
Ownership and leadership within assigned scope
Agile methodology practitioner
Communication and interaction skills
Ability to challenge, open-minded and active listening
Ability to explain complex matters in a simple and understandable way
Education & Languages
Engineering degree or Master's in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
English — mandatory | Other languages are a plus
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📌 MES Configuration Expert Opcenter Execution Pharma (Madrid)
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