Freelance Expert – Pharma Automation & Industry 4.0 Transformation

Company Description

nicheBrains is a modern consulting platform that aims to democratize digital transformation for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The platform connects leaders of SMEs with industry experts on demand to accelerate growth and transformation. Freelance industry experts can find challenging and enriching projects on nicheBrains to realize their fullest potential.

About the Role

We are looking for a Pharma Automation & Industry 4.0 Expert who can help small and medium Pharma manufacturers modernize their operations, reduce compliance risks, and meet global buyer expectations.

You will work directly with SMEs to assess gaps, recommend solutions, and guide implementation across critical automation technologies.

Key Areas of Expertise Required

1. IoT in Pharma

Sensor-enabled equipment setup

Predictive maintenance frameworks

Machine health monitoring

Real-time OEE dashboards

2. Robotics & RPA

Automated dispensing workflows

Packaging line automation

Barcoding & serialization automation

3. Digital Twin for Pharma Plants

Virtual plant layout simulation

Bottleneck prediction

Batch flow optimization

4. Serialization & Track-and-Trace

End-to-end serialization compliance

Export readiness enablement

Line-level → plant-level → supply chain visibility

Responsibilities

Diagnose automation readiness in Pharma SMEs

Create clear, practical Industry 4.0 automation roadmaps

Support implementation of IoT, robotics, and digital twin solutions

Guide SMEs on compliance, quality, and global buyer requirements

Work closely with the nicheBrains orchestration team to deliver outcomes

Ideal Candidate

10+ years in Pharma manufacturing automation

Strong hands-on experience with IoT, MES, RPA, or serialization systems

Exposure to USFDA / WHO-GMP-compliant environments

Capable of working with resource-constrained SME setups

Strong communicator, mentor, solution-oriented