Solution Leadership and Architecture Lead

Cognizant

Bristol, United Kingdom

9 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Bristol, United Kingdom

Agile Methodologies

Data Integrity

Laboratory Information Management Systems

Mendix

Software Engineering

Systems Integration

low-code

GXP

Solution Leadership and Architecture Lead technical solutioning for MES opportunities as part of the Solution Engineering team.
Architect design build deploy and maintain MES Lite solutions using leading vendor technologies.
Own end to end Tulip solution architecture including app design data models table structures connectors and integrations.
Design ISA 95 aligned architectures integrating Tulip with MES ERP DCS PLCs historians LIMS and cloud platforms.
Define scalable application frameworks reusable components and governance standards.
Compliance and Quality Ensure solutions meet 21 CFR Part 11 Annex 11 and Data Integrity requirements.
Partner with Quality and Validation teams to streamline compliant delivery.
Business and Practice Development Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to create proposals sales collateral and client presentations.
Support hiring capability building and delivery methodology development for MES Lite services.
Contribute to MES business strategy including annual budget planning.
Develop partnerships with MES Lite vendors and manage sandbox environments and licenses.
Client Engagement Participate as Solution Architect in key client MES Lite programs or projects when required.
Required Competencies and Experience Industry and Functional Expertise

Minimum 10 years experience in Life Sciences manufacturing with broad exposure to OT and laboratory systems.
Seven to ten years experience working with MES or MES Lite applications.
Deep understanding of IT OT landscape Pharma 4.0 environment and modern manufacturing platforms.
Technical Expertise Strong working knowledge of Tulip mandatory with hands on experience in app development and integrations.
Experience with low code platforms such as Mendix or Apprentice is an advantage. Knowledge of GMP GAMP 5 CSV and regulatory expectations for OT systems.
Experience delivering projects using Agile methodologies.
Experience with Pharma MES products such as Korber PAS X Siemens Opcenter or Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite is a strong plus.
Strong knowledge of ISA S88. Leadership and Consulting Skills Proven ability to influence senior leaders and motivate cross functional and geographically distributed teams.
Excellent presentation facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
Education and Certifications Bachelors degree in science or engineering required.
Tulip certifications preferred.
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
Willingness to travel globally across the US Europe and Asia as needed