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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Analyst - Mid-Sized Global Pharmaceutical Company

Planet Pharma
St Albans
2 months ago
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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Analyst - Mid-Sized Global Pharmaceutical Company


Planet Pharma is currently partnered with a mid-sized global pharmaceutical company who is looking for someone to join their business as a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Analyst.


As part of this role you will be responsible for working with the Manufacturing Business Process & System Manager to manage the full life cycle of Tulip platform from initiation, deployment to ongoing maintenance and support of the platform and related apps. You will lead the technical elements of the expansion and integration of relevant existing systems within the warehouse expansion project, in line with the company's strategic new product introduction. You will also support other Smart factory digital transformation initiatives.


This is an exciting position if you're looking to further your career in the pharmaceutical industry and take on a role that offers the chance to take full ownership of the full life-cycle management of systems from exploring digital solutions opportunities, initiation of a platform through to deployment and maintenance of the platform.


For this position, our client is looking for someone who has experience working as a Business Systems Analyst, particularly if you have experience with:

  • Life science manufacturing - GAMP 5 understanding
  • Tulip platform
  • Supporting & maintaining IT business systems such as MES, SAP ECC


You must have life sciences or GxP experience from similar industries such as manufacturing or medical devices etc.


For more information on this position or any similar opportunities, please contact Chanel Hicken on or email and we can arrange a confidential discussion about this position and how you can get involved in this or any similar positions we might have available at the moment.

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