MES Specialist

Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO) is a drug product and finished goods manufacturing organization responsible for the reliable delivery of Roche’s commercial portfolio and pipeline products. The manufacturing organization at HTO is divided into two groups:
Aseptic Operations and Finished Goods, which together produce millions of units of life‑saving medicine every year. Multiple positions are available across both groups.

As a key member of the Process and Compliance team, the MES Change Specialist will design, build, test, validate, and maintain pharmaceutical production in a state‑of‑the‑art, highly‑automated facility. The role works cross‑functionally with manufacturing, P&C, ITOT, Master data, and many other departments to ensure the efficient construction and effective functionality of electronic documentation across HTO.

• Troubleshoot and identify resolutions for mechanical or automation failures in production.
• Identify opportunities to improve using data analytics of system performance to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Lead user requirement gathering for operational needs and perform initial requirement assessments for MES modifications.
• Own CSV functions – define requirements, write and execute test scripts.
• Plan, execute, and review MES changes for assigned manufacturing processes through the change management process, including testing and implementation.
• Monitor project schedules and elevate concerns to leadership to mitigate risks.
• Assist with drafting test plans for MES changes, including comprehensive plans and reports for new recipes.
• Own MES‑related deviations, including high‑complexity or multi‑site deviations, and ensure corrective actions resolve issues effectively.
• Support MES components of other site initiatives: capitalized projects, tech transfers, DS/DP changes, shutdown projects, and new launches.
• Serve as audit support for MES, providing demonstrations, presentations, and answering questions; support closure of any MES‑related regulatory findings when applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 3–5 years of MES, electronic batch record, or computerized systems experience in regulated manufacturing, or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Prior experience with construction, testing, and validation of computerized systems.
• Extensive experience working with electronic change management systems (e.g., Track Wise, Veeva) to own changes and coordinate action items across multiple departments.
• Strong understanding of test requirements for electronic data systems for regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of automation systems including SAP, MES, PLC, and HMI.
• Prior experience with sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing (solution prep, equipment prep, liquid/lyo vial filling, PFS, formulation, inspection, packaging, etc.).
• Ownership of changes in a change management system (e.g., Veeva) from initiation to closure.
• Experience troubleshooting Rockwell systems (remote or on‑site) strongly preferred.
• Preferred: prior experience on an E  or MES deployment project.

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Salary Range: $79,000 – $146,000 (based on experience, level, qualifications, geography, and other lawful factors).

Additional compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance. This position is eligible for relocation benefits. For full benefits information, refer to the company benefits package.

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