Title:  MES Co-ordinator

Job Classification Code

Job Classification Label

Job Title:

Manager, MES & L2 project coordinator

Job Grade (refer to JE)

G10

Function:

Global IT

Sub-function:

Manufacturing IT

Manager’s Job Label:

Skip Level Manager’s Label:

Function Head Title:

Location:

Halol/Baska

No. of Direct Reports (if any)

0

Business Unit:

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned professional with 7-9 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including hands-on expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and L2 integration.

The Site Project coordinator for MES Implementation will be the primary coordinator for all MES-related activities at the Halol / Baska sites. This role demands dedicated full-time support to the project to ensures smooth execution, alignment with the global MES strategy, and timely delivery of milestones to enhance manufacturing efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation. The role will work closely with internal teams—including QA, IT, SAP, business users, and L2 integration—as well as external vendors and infrastructure leads.

Responsibilities include stakeholder management, managing project timelines, risks, and dependencies, ensuring infrastructure readiness, facilitating change management, and maintaining compliance with site validation and quality standards. As the single point of contact for MES implementation at the site, the site coordinator plays a critical role in driving collaboration and successful deployment. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to global regulations (FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP, GAMP5)

Previous experience with Werum (Korber Pharma) for pharma industry is a big plus

Areas Of Responsibility

Project Coordination:

Lead and coordinate all MES implementation activities at the site, ensuring alignment with the global MES strategy.

Stakeholder Management:

Serve as the single point of contact for site-level stakeholders, including QA, QA IT, IT, SAP, and business users (Production & Engineering)

Vendor & Partner Collaboration:

Work closely with MES vendors, infrastructure teams, and integration partners to ensure smooth execution.

Timeline & Risk Management:

Manage project schedules, track milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.

Infrastructure & Readiness:

Ensure site infrastructure (network, servers, systems) is ready and validated for MES deployment.

Compliance & Validation:

Oversee adherence to site quality standards, IT validation (CSV), and regulatory requirements.

Communication & Reporting:

Maintain clear and timely communication with the Global Project Manager and other stakeholders; provide regular updates and escalate issues as needed.

Change Management:

Facilitate change control processes and support user readiness and adoption.

Travel Estimate

Less

Job Scope

Internal Interactions (within the organization)

Global Project Manager – MES Program

Site QA and QA IT teams

Site IT and Infrastructure teams

Production, Operations teams

SAP Coordinators

Site SME and Global SME

External Interactions (outside the organization)

MES vendors and implementation partners

System integrators (L2/PLC/SCADA)

Infrastructure service providers (network/server)

Validation consultants (if outsourced)

Auditors (during validation or compliance reviews)

Geographical Scope

Halol/Baska site

Financial Accountability (cost/revenue with exclusive authority)

No direct financial authority

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Production, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.

Preferred: Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, M.Tech, M.Pharm) with specialization in Project Management, Operations Management, Industrial Automation, or Pharmaceutical Technology.

Specific Certification

PMP – for structured project execution (Preferred)

GAMP5 or CSV Training – for compliance in regulated environments

Experience

7–9 years of experience managing IT or digital transformation projects, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Hands-on experience with MES platforms, L2/PLC systems, and SAP integration and Edge Cloud IoT.

Proven track record in project planning, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional team leadership.

Strong background in GxP compliance, CSV, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Experience working on the shop floor and with QA, IT, and business teams in a regulated environment.

Skill (Functional & Behavioural):

Functional: Strong project management expertise in IT/digital systems, Knowledge of MES platforms, L2/PLC systems, and SAP integration, Familiarity with GxP, CSV, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and shop floor operations, Proficiency in stakeholder coordination and cross-functional collaboration

Behavioral: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Proactive problem-solving and risk management, High attention to detail and compliance mindset, Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, Team-oriented with a focus on collaboration and accountability

Additional Skills: (Good to have)

Knowledge of data analytics tools

Edge Cloud deployment experience with (IoT and and IIoT)

L2 integration with MES

MES integration with SAP

Understanding of network and databases