Senior Application Architect

Körber is a global technology company dedicated to intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. We are seeking a Senior Application Architect to join the Koerber Pharma Software team.

• You will monitor and supervise the project throughout its lifecycle, serving as the main contact for the customer and project team regarding PAS-X functionality, interfaces, external tools, validation, and infrastructure.
• Discuss requirements and solutions with the customer, identify potential implementation challenges, and organize workshops to analyze customer processes and requirements. Use the gathered knowledge to design and implement an efficient architectural PAS-X solution with a team of technical experts.
• Analyze and understand customer manufacturing processes and map them into Körber’s PAS-X MES software.
• Support the project across all phases:
  Sales, Fit, Build, and Run.
• Create and adjust lifecycle documents, including functional specifications and risk assessments.
• Execute and manage test activities, such as FAT and SAT.
• Act as the link between the customer and project team, communicating with teams and stakeholders on both sides, translating requirements into functional and technical terms.
• Provide the customer with best practice recommendations for PAS-X setup and usage.
• Support the project on/off site during go‑live and critical situations.
• Coach team members in practical system usage.
• Build, maintain, and provide process and application expertise for internal or external products and platforms.
• Assist the project management team with project planning and execution.

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a science or computer science field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with PAS‑X MES software in a consulting role or as a process expert in the life sciences industry.
• Over 5 years of experience in system integration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis in compliance with GAMP, cGxP, and FDA regulations (cGMP, 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 11), including delivery of full SDLC and computer system validation documentation for pharmaceutical companies.
• Strong knowledge of MES, ERP, and Level 2 system architecture, with a broad understanding of related business functions.
• Extensive knowledge of the life sciences industry.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through effective problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving problems, making decisions, and prioritizing tasks.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% of the time.
• You will work in a modern work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas.
• You are part of a global operating company with a wide customer basis and a growing business.
• You profit from international cooperation within a group‑expert network to implement corporate wide concepts.
• You will work in a team that is focusing on customer requirements.
• You will get an attractive compensation package, including health, dental, vision insurance and a retirement plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.