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