Solution Leadership and Architecture Lead

Job Summary

Solution Leadership and Architecture Lead technical solutioning for MES opportunities as part of the Solution Engineering team.

• 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.

• 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.
• Strong working knowledge of Tulip and 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 Factory Talk Pharma Suite 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:
  
  Bachelor’s 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.