- Company Name
- Emerson
- Job Title
- Life Science Software Lead
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Life Science Software Lead
**Role Summary:**
Lead the design, development, and delivery of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Drive digital transformation by assessing client environments, defining future-state processes, and applying modern software technologies to improve manufacturing compliance and efficiency. Serve as a trusted technical advisor and mentor, interfacing with both technical teams and business stakeholders across Europe.
**Expectations:**
- Minimum 5 years experience delivering enterprise software using micro‑services, Kubernetes, NoSQL, cloud, and web technologies.
- Proven expertise in data integration, ERP (SAP preferred), and technical leadership.
- Strong understanding of biotech/pharma manufacturing, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
- Excellent English communication (written & spoken).
- Ability to travel up to 40 % across Europe for project assignments.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Assess client processes, IT landscape (ERP, LIMS, automation) to identify MES opportunities.
- Design and develop Process & Knowledge Management (PKM) applications (Python, NoSQL, AngularJS/HTML5).
- Map “as‑is” and “to‑be” business processes, quantify MES benefits, and conduct FEED studies.
- Perform high‑level business/technical analyses: value‑stream mapping, requirements definition, validation planning, gap analysis.
- Provide project delivery support, mentor technical leads, and participate in key customer meetings.
- Act as a trusted advisor in architecture/design reviews and nurture long‑term client relationships.
- Deliver presentations and documentation for technical and non‑technical audiences; support sales pursuits and industry events.
- Capture Voice of Customer feedback for product and marketing teams.
**Required Skills:**
- Software development: Python, AngularJS/HTML5, micro‑services, Kubernetes, cloud platforms.
- Databases: NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Integration: ERP systems (SAP), LIMS, automation interfaces.
- Architecture & design: enterprise application design, FEED studies.
- Project management & technical leadership.
- Knowledge of biotech/pharma manufacturing processes, batch records, and regulatory compliance (cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11).
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and presentation abilities.
- Customer‑facing communication skills.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Preferred: certifications in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) or regulatory/compliance training; experience with Emerson Syncade or comparable MES platforms.
Leicester, United kingdom
Hybrid
Senior
07-09-2025