MES Werum PAS-X Admin - Remote

Overview

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes.

Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Role Summary

The MES Werum PAS‑X Administrator is responsible for system administration, configuration, technical support, and troubleshooting of PAS‑X applications in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The role focuses on execution, support, and maintenance of approved MES configurations and does not include team lead or functional ownership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities (Admin / Technical Focus)

• Perform system administration of Werum PAS‑X, including user management, access control, and environment support.
• Configure and maintain PAS‑X components such as GMBRs, PVL, PMBRs, Equipment Management, Material Flow, Weigh & Dispense, E /M , and Master Data.
• Implement approved State Diagrams and configuration changes based on functional specifications.
• Execute PAS‑X configuration, customization, installation, upgrades, and deployments across production and non‑production environments.
• Support SAP–MES interfaces, L2 integrations, and report execution/troubleshooting.
• Work on PAS‑X Specification, Execution, Compliance, and Performance modules from an implementation and support perspective.
• Perform Master Data updates, configuration changes, and technical impact assessments.
• Provide L1/L2/L3 application support, including incident resolution and root‑cause analysis.
• Troubleshoot PAS‑X issues in validated GxP environments while following change and compliance procedures.
• Execute SQL queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and analysis.
• Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain compliance documentation as required.

Support & Operations

• Handle incidents, service requests, and problems using BMC Remedy, Service Now, JIRA, or similar ticketing tools.
• Follow ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Collaborate with functional teams, QA, and manufacturing during issue resolution and deployments.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Werum PAS‑X administration and support.
• Solid SQL and database knowledge.
• Experience supporting validated pharmaceutical manufacturing systems.

Must‑Have

• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and supporting Werum PAS‑X in production environments.

Good to Have

• Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences domain knowledge.
• Familiarity with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and validated systems.

Compensation: - $110,000 to $130,000 +/- and this position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 2/28/2026

Benefits :
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.