Location: Wrexham, UK
Function: Supply Chain, Technical Operations
Join Our Award‑Winning Team at Ipsen Wrexham
At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting‑edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive.
In This Role You Will
* Lead the design, configuration and deployment of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions, supporting recipe testing, validation, and continuous improvement
* Act as a site champion for MES and automation, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, CSV, MS&T, IT/OT and Manufacturing 4.0 teams
* Take ownership of Master Batch Records (MBR), MES solutions, and master data processes, ensuring they remain accurate, compliant, and optimised
Key responsibilities
* Lead requirements gathering and design for MBR and MES enhancements
* Design, create, maintain, and improve Master Batch Records within the MES environment
* Develop and update User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
* Manage master data, state diagrams, and equipment integration within MES
* Support validation activities, including Operational Qualification and issue resolutionTroubleshoot MES and MBR defects during validation and operational use
* Coordinate MES project scoping and enhancements, including PharmaSuite solutions
* Design and deliver end‑user training in collaboration with cross‑functional subject‑matter experts
About You
Essential experience and qualifications
* Scientific, Quality, or Engineering background
* Proven experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems in a pharmaceutical, GMP‑regulated environment
* Strong automation expertise and experience integrating MES with ERP systems and manufacturing equipment
* Solid understanding of cGMP manufacturing operations
* Strong knowledge of Rockwell FTPS
* A‑Level or HND in a relevant discipline
* Fluent written and spoken English
Desirable Experience
* Significant experience with pharmaceutical MES and automation
* Integration experience with ERP, manufacturing equipment and LIMS
* Broader Rockwell FTPS exposure
* Experience supporting change management initiatives
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or Life Sciences
* Additional European language capability
Ways of working
This role is based at our Wrexham site with hybrid working available in line with Ipsen policy. Travel requirements are minimal (up to 20%). You will collaborate across all Ipsen manufacturing sites and work with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Why Ipsen
At Ipsen, you will be empowered to take accountability, manage complexity, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will be part of a team that values execution excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration — all driven by a shared commitment to patient impact.
Hybrid Onsite
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