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We are seeking a Senior Application Architect to join our team at Koerber Pharma Software, Inc. Application Architects play a critical role in the design, build and deployment of Körber’s MES solution, PAS-X, and work closely with clients’ process experts and the Körber development team to ascertain successful completion of projects. In addition, they will adhere to quality and GAMP guidelines throughout the full system development life cycle.

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Your role in our team 

• You will monitor and supervise the project throughout its lifecycle, serving as the main contact for the customer and project team regarding PAS-X functionality, interfaces, external tools, validation, and infrastructure
• Discuss requirements and solutions with the customer, identify potential implementation challenges, and organize workshops to analyze customer processes and requirements. Use the gathered knowledge to design and implement an efficient architectural PAS-X solution with a team of technical experts
• Analyze and understand customer manufacturing processes and map them into Körber’s PAS-X MES software
• Support the project across all phases: Sales, Fit, Build, and Run
• Create and adjust lifecycle documents, including functional specifications and risk assessments
• Execute and manage test activities, such as FAT and SAT
• Act as the link between the customer and project team, communicating with teams and stakeholders on both sides, translating requirements into functional and technical terms
• Provide the customer with best practice recommendations for PAS-X setup and usage
• Support the project on/off site during go-live and critical situations
• Coach team members in practical system usage
• Build, maintain, and provide process and application expertise for internal or external products and platforms
• Assist the project management team with project planning and execution

Your profile 

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a science or computer science field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with PAS-X MES software in a consulting role or as a process expert in the life sciences industry
• Over 5 years of experience in system integration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis in compliance with GAMP, cGxP, and FDA regulations (cGMP, 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 11), including delivery of full SDLC and computer system validation documentation for pharmaceutical companies
• Strong knowledge of MES, ERP, and Level 2 system architecture, with a broad understanding of related business functions
• Extensive knowledge of the life sciences industry
• Self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic
• Strong analytical skills with excellent verbal and written communication
• Flexible, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through effective problem-solving
• Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving problems, making decisions, and prioritizing tasks
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% of the time

Your benefits 

• You will work in a modern work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• You are part of a global operating company with a wide customer basis and a growing business
• You profit from international cooperation within group-expert network to implement corporate wide concepts
• You will work in a team who is focusing on customer requirements 
• You will get an attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance and retirement plan

Can you find yourself in this profile? 

Then you are right at Körber. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Körber Xperience (koerber.com)! 

Your working environment at Körber 

Körber Business Area Pharma is the leading provider for MES software to the pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing industry. Our first in class Werum PAS-X software offering allows our customers to control and record the making of life saving therapies to ensure the best possible business and patient outcomes. We are seeking talented individuals as we look to transform our business and products to meet the constantly shifting demands of the ongoing revolution in factory digitization and automation." 

Equal employer opportunity 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law. 

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone. 

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site. 

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look! 

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Brenda Suheili Hernandez Nazario is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.