Senior MES Analyst

Senior MES Analyst

Who we are

We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.

Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration - with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.

About the role

The Senior MES Analyst will play an important role in the design, configuration, testing, documentation, and implementation of Manufacturing Execution System solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing environments. The role supports the delivery of compliant, efficient, and reliable digital manufacturing solutions aligned with customer requirements and regulatory expectations.

As a Senior MES Analyst, you will work closely with Process Engineers, QA, Production, Automation, IT/OT teams, and MES specialists to translate manufacturing requirements into effective MES solutions. You will contribute to project execution, validation activities, system configuration, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting high-quality delivery across MES projects.

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 6-8 years

Department: Manufacturing Operations Management

How you might spend your days

As a Senior MES Analyst, you will:

Support the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of MES solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.

Translate manufacturing and business requirements into MES functional specifications, workflows, and configuration elements.

Work with MES platforms such as PAS-X or equivalent systems to support electronic batch management and digital manufacturing execution.

Prepare and review MES project documentation, including functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and validation deliverables.

Execute and support unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing, and validation activities in line with project requirements.

Collaborate with Process, QA, Automation, IT, and Operations stakeholders to ensure MES solutions are aligned with GMP and business needs.

Support issue analysis, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and continuous improvement of MES configurations and processes.

Ensure MES deliverables are developed in accordance with GMP, GAMP5, Data Integrity, Annex 11, and 21 CFR Part 11 expectations.

Participate in customer workshops, requirement clarification sessions, design reviews, and project coordination meetings.

Support knowledge sharing and mentor junior analysts or engineers in MES configuration, testing, and documentation practices.

Contribute to standardization, lessons learned, reusable templates, and best practices within the MES delivery team.

Who you are

We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the effort we do as a team. As a person, you:

Thrive in a collaborative and multicultural environment and enjoy working with colleagues, customers, and project stakeholders.

Are structured, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work in regulated project environments.

Take ownership of your tasks and follow through with a strong sense of accountability.

Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Are curious and eager to learn new technologies, manufacturing processes, and MES best practices.

Have a quality mindset and understand the importance of compliance, documentation, and data integrity.

Are proactive in identifying risks, issues, and improvement opportunities during project execution.

Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Stay positive and solution-oriented when working in complex project environments.

Are customer-focused and motivated to deliver solutions that create value for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

What you bring to the role

In all positions there are some things that are needed, and others a bonus. We believe these qualifications are needed for you to do well in this role:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Minimum 6–8 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Hands-on experience with MES platforms such as Körber PAS-X or equivalent MES solutions.

Good understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, electronic batch records, recipes, workflows, and production execution concepts.

Experience in MES design, configuration, testing, documentation, deployment, and validation support activities.

Working knowledge of GMP, GAMP5, Data Integrity, Annex 11, 21 CFR Part 11, and computerized system validation principles.

Ability to understand manufacturing requirements and translate them into structured MES solutions.

Experience working with cross-functional teams such as Process, QA, Automation, IT, Production, and Validation.

Basic understanding of MES integration with automation systems, ERP systems, historians, and other manufacturing applications.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Ability to work independently on assigned work packages while contributing effectively to the wider project team.

Experience supporting documentation reviews, test execution, deviation handling, and issue resolution during MES project delivery.

Life at NNE.

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.

At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site (office), with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.

We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is August 31, 2026

Questions before applying? Please contact IJRB@nne.com

Please note:

We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system

You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV

We invite to interviews on a running basis.

Fair hiring:

At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.

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