Körber · 1 month ago
Senior Application Architect
Apex, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKörber is a company that values innovation and collaboration, and they are seeking a Senior Application Architect to join their team at Koerber Pharma Software, Inc. This role involves designing, building, and deploying Körber’s MES solution, PAS-X, while working closely with clients and the Körber development team to ensure successful project completion.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
You have a bachelor's degree in a science or computer science field
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
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree
Benefits
Health, dental, vision insurance and retirement plan
Company
Körber
We are Körber – an international technology group with around 13,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$477.5MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsDZ BANK
2022-01-11Acquired
2021-12-14Private Equity
2020-11-30Debt Financing· $477.5M
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