About Cognizant

Cognizant is a market‑leading technology services company, partnering with global enterprises across industry segments to engineer modern businesses and improve everyday life. Our Life Sciences Manufacturing Industry Solutions Group (LSM ISG) is a world leader in digital transformation for Life Sciences, delivering stable, compliant, and innovative manufacturing systems through deep expertise in Automation, MES, Digital Operations, IT/OT/IoT, and Pharma 4.0 architectures.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect, MES Lite to join our Solution Engineering function and drive our MES Lite, Digital Operations, and Connected Worker offerings. This strategic role requires deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and the technologies underpinning modern Life Sciences operations.

The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering Manufacturing Operations Management solutions and contributing to scalable, compliant, and innovative architectures that support accessible and effective treatments globally.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Leadership & Architecture:

• Lead technical solutioning for MES opportunities as part of the Solution Engineering team.
• Architect, design, build, deploy, and maintain MES Lite solutions using leading vendor technologies.
• Own end‑to‑end Tulip solution architecture: app design, data models, table structures, connectors, and integrations.
• Design ISA‑95 aligned architectures integrating Tulip with MES, ERP, DCS, PLCs, historians, LIMS, and cloud platforms.
• Define scalable application frameworks, reusable components, and governance standards.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure solutions meet 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Validation teams to streamline compliant delivery.

Business & Practice Development

• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to create proposals, sales collateral, and client presentations.
• Support hiring, capability building, and delivery methodology development for MES Lite services.
• Contribute to MES business strategy, including annual budget planning.
• Develop partnerships with MES Lite vendors, manage sandbox environments and licenses.

Client Engagement

• Participate as Solution Architect in key client MES Lite programs/projects when required.

Required Competencies & Experience

Industry & Functional Expertise

• Minimum advanced experience in Life Sciences manufacturing with broad exposure to OT and laboratory systems.
• Advanced experience working with MES or MES Lite applications.
• Deep understanding of IT/OT landscape, Pharma 4.0 environment, and modern manufacturing platforms.

Technical Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of Tulip (mandatory), with hands‑on experience in app development and integrations.
• Experience with low‑code platforms such as Mendix or Apprentice is an advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5, CSV, and regulatory expectations for OT systems.
• Experience delivering projects using Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Pharma MES products such as Körber PAS‑X, Siemens Opcenter, or Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of ISA S88

Leadership & Consulting Skills

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and motivate cross‑functional, geographically distributed teams.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (required).
• Tulip certification(s) preferred.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is an advantage.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel globally across the US, Europe, and Asia as needed.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.