What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will have:

• Completed onboarding and gained a solid understanding of Critical Manufacturing MES, industry‑specific workflows, and our pre‑sales toolkit
• Led several customer process assessments and contributed to opportunity strategies with clear, value‑driven solution proposals
• Delivered tailored product demonstrations for Life Sciences (Pharma) prospects with confidence and positive customer feedback
• Contributed to estimations, high‑level implementation plans, and SOW inputs that resulted in well‑scoped, low‑risk project proposals
• Supported multiple RFIs/RFPs with accurate, audit‑ready technical responses aligned with product capabilities and internal standards
• Performed or contributed to Rapid Value Assessments/ROI studies that strengthened opportunity positioning.
• Become a reliable partner to Sales, Product, and Delivery teams, collaborating smoothly on demo preparation, solution design, and opportunity qualification
• Demonstrated ownership of at least one segment‑specific demo asset or best‑practice configuration within the Pre‑Sales team
• Contributed to high‑quality handovers of won opportunities, helping ensure smooth transitions into project delivery.
• Built a reputation as a trusted advisor for both internal teams and prospects, bringing credibility, structure, and industry insight to each engagement

Why Join Us

• Being part of a company shaping the future of manufacturing software
• Joining a collaborative, supportive organization that values expertise, ownership, and continuous learning
• Growing your technical and industry depth through real customer engagements and access to internal experts
• Contributing ideas that directly influence our product, demos, and go‑to‑market approach
• Enjoying an open, innovative culture with flexibility, autonomy, and room to develop your career

Requirements

What You Will Bring

• Solid knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and their role in modern production environments
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes within Life Sciences (Pharma)
• The ability to quickly grasp customer challenges, ask the right questions, and translate needs into clear solution concepts
• Confidence and presence when delivering demos, presentations, and technical discussions to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work remotely with internationally distributed virtual teams
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to continuously deepen your expertise in MES, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices
• Excellent spoken and written English and German communication skills
• Flexibility to travel

What we consider a plus (not mandatory)

• Experience integrating MES with ERP, PLM, LIMS, or equipment interfaces
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment standards and communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA/DA)
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality compliance frameworks applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, including GxP, FDA/EMA compliance concepts (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, FDA 21 CFR Part 210/211, FDA 21 CFR Part 600-680, FDA 21 CFR Part 11), and computerized system validation approaches such as GAMP 5 and ALCOA+ principles
• Background in software development or scripting (e.g., .NET/C#, SQL, or automation frameworks)
• Prior experience in Pre‑Sales, Solution Consulting, or Customer‑facing technical roles
• Exposure to high‑mix/low‑volume manufacturing environments or engineer‑to‑order workflows
• Experience contributing to demo assets, solution accelerators, or industry templates
• Additional language skills beyond English and German

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are a source of commitment and innovation

At Critical Manufacturing, we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of disabilities, diverse abilities, identities, or experiences. Our commitment is to create an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed and thrive.

If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.

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