MES Recipe Author
About The Position
AbbVie is seeking a results-driven and technically oriented MES Recipe Author for its pharmaceutical operation. Reporting into the Digital Systems organization, this role develops, validates, and maintains electronic batch records and recipes within the POMSnet MES platform. The position authors recipes and supports change control activities in alignment with quality standards and GMP regulations. The role collaborates with manufacturing stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate paper records and requirements into digital formats, support integrations between MES and enterprise systems, and deliver recipe and system changes. It also provides technical support and troubleshooting during live production, contributes to quality and continuous-improvement activities, and maintains required documentation. The role will evolve to require off-hours support for MES systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in MES recipe authoring or supporting IT applications in GMP-regulated manufacturing, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device manufacturing.
- Familiarity with MES solutions such as POMSnet Aquila, PharmaSuite, Syncade, Werum PAS-X, or similar.
- Working understanding of ISA-88/ISA-95 standards.
- Working understanding of manufacturing processes, pharmaceutical/biopharma regulations, and data-integrity principles.
- Experience supporting the authoring of requirements, specifications, and validation/verification protocols.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, support results-driven work, and collaborate effectively across diverse functions.
- Good troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated work ethic.
- High level of integrity and recognition of the importance of quality control in pharmaceutical production.
Responsibilities
- Author, configure, and verify master batch records (MBRs), templates, and electronic batch records (EBRs) using MES platforms such as POMSnet Aquila.
- Support system integration activities to help ensure data flow and interoperability between MES and enterprise systems, including ERP, LIMS, automation, and data management platforms.
- Analyze manufacturing requirements, collaborate with process engineers and business stakeholders, and translate paper records into digital formats.
- Prioritize and execute support activities in alignment with project schedules and business needs.
- Author and maintain system and verification documentation in accordance with GMP, global, and internal quality standards.
- Perform comprehensive testing of new MES recipes and system changes.
- Troubleshoot MES issues, provide technical support during recipe execution, and resolve incidents in live production.
- Support change management and continuous-improvement initiatives that contribute to standardization and efficiency.
- Follow Environmental Health and Safety procedures and participate in incident investigations as required.
- Build rapport and communicate effectively with colleagues across and outside the MES team.
- Support business users by understanding their requirements and delivering at or above expectations.
- Provide off-hours support for MES systems as the role evolves.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
