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MES Solutions Lead

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Lawrence Harvey

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United States , Raleigh, NC

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Salary:

150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

I’m currently partnered with a US-based systems integrator who are looking for an experienced MES Solutions Lead to lead the growth of their MES business across the LifeScience & Pharma Manufacturing space. The MES Lead will work directly with customers to understand their objectives and requirements, then actively leading on the design, development and implementation of MES solutions. This role will be joining a small, but growing, team and will have the opportunity to build-out a team of experts around them whilst expanding the customer/client base through effective business development and expansion.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the growth of their MES business across the LifeScience & Pharma Manufacturing space
  • Work directly with customers to understand their objectives and requirements, then actively leading on the design, development and implementation of MES solutions
  • Build-out a team of experts around them whilst expanding the customer/client base through effective business development and expansion

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience as an MES expert (7+ years) with the ability to effectively create and implement solutions
  • Experience with PharmaSuite MES platform is ideal – it’s an added bonus if experienced with PAS-X, POMS, Syncade or Apprentice
  • Business development experience – includes bringing in new business and expanding existing relationships
  • Ideally come from a systems integrator, solutions or consulting background – could also consider business owners coming from the LifeSciences/Pharma space

Nice to have:

  • Experience with PharmaSuite MES platform is ideal – it’s an added bonus if experienced with PAS-X, POMS, Syncade or Apprentice
  • Ideally come from a systems integrator, solutions or consulting background – could also consider business owners coming from the LifeSciences/Pharma space

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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