MES Project Lead - Basel - Pharma!

On behalf of one of the top 3 Pharma companies who are looking for an MES Project Lead, on a contract basis for at least 12 months to be based in Basel. This is a chance to be a part of one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, where extensions are expected allowing you to gain exposure with a reputable name and ultimately build further value for your profile. This is a contract with guaranteed working hours of 40 hours per week, paying 77CHF an hour.

Major Accountabilities:

* First point of contact for MES implementation within the Plant 1 project team.
* Lead MES design team of up to 10 MES engineers (number depending on project phase) as direct reports.
* Ensure timely and successful delivery of MES functionality in Wave 2, including adaptations to second project, without disruption of ongoing manufacturing operations.
* Break down the project scope and ensure availability of up-to-date and complete scope document and user requirement specifications.
* Ensure timely delivery of design packages in high quality and agreement with user requirements.
* Oversee external implementation/coding activities at partners.
* Support witnessing of external test activities and deployment of tested code.
* Transparently report on the project status and support cost controlling.
* Provide direct input at subject matter expert on the testing and qualification strategy.
* Support the evaluation of change requests and requests for scope increase.
* Support error correction and change implementation during and after test completion.

Relevant Experience:

* Proven experience in the development of Manufacturing Executing Systems. Preferably in-depth experience with Syncade MES (Emerson).
* Leadership of larger automation teams (5+ direct reports).

* Good understanding of distributed control systems. Preferably, experience with Delta V DCS (Emerson) and its integration with Syncade MES.
* Good understanding of GMP and computerized system validation.
* Good understanding of biotechnology production processes.
* Ideally, previous work on a large-scale site construction project and related project management experience.

Education and qualification: Degree in Engineering, IT or similar.

Languages: Fluent in English, German an asset

Competencies:

* Team player with good leadership skills.
* Organized and able to provide direction to others.
* Able to influence and lead by vision in a complex and heterogeneous matrix environment.
* Positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
* Results driven. Flexible to achieve the desired outcome.
* Technical writing skills.

Highlights of the skills required:
- Experience in the development of Manufacturing Executing Systems
- Team leadership experience

Call me Daniel Watson at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on D.Watson@nonstopconsulting.com or +41 435 080 817, please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a Contract professional within the pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech industry, please feel free to get in touch, to see other opportunities we may have within this field.

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