MES Configuration Expert PASX

MES Configuration Expert - PAS-X 

About The Job

The MES Digital Configuration Expert contributes to the design, build, and lifecycle of Sanofi's global end-to-end MES solutions (Werum PAS‑X / Opstrakker), 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 Werum PAS‑X and Opstrakker (elogbook/eforms)-oriented, with strong adaptability expected toward evolving Digital industry practices and standards. 

Business Processes In Scope 

Main MES System: Werum Pas-X MES Product (Körber) & Opstrakker (elogbook/eforms) 

Master Data Management (items, user rights, equipment, locations, work orders) 

Master Batch Record design & approval (including workflows) 

Master Batch Record review & approval (by Exception) 

Templates for elogbook (Opstrakker) 

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) 

About You 

Experience 

5+ years of work experience in Digital for Manufacturing domain, ideally with experience in MES, specifically Werum Pas-X and Opstrakker (elogbook/eforms) 

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: Werum Pas-X (Körber) and Opstrakker (elogbook/eforms) — 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 Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma 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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