Bachem is a leading, innovation‑driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
The Bachem Group is investing in a new planned site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland. This step is part of the long‑term strategy to expand production capacity by the end of the decade. The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals. The design‑phase of the project offers you unique opportunities to shape the future organization.
To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in Global IT, we are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking SAP Solution & Implementation Lead (a), 80 – 100 %, to design and implement SAP solutions for the establishment of our new planned GMP manufacturing site (Bachem Sisslerfeld).
The role combines deep expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain processes with a strong focus on modern, data‑driven capabilities and digital innovation. This includes enabling integrated, intelligent, and highly automated processes based on advanced digital technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to building scalable, integrated, and future‑ready SAP solutions to support digital transformation and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions supporting manufacturing and supply chain processes, ensuring compliant, standardized system build and deployment across the program
Enable and optimize end‑to‑end business processes across production, supply chain, and quality in GMP‑regulated environments, applying deep pharma/life science domain expertise
Architect and implement cross‑system integration across SAP and adjacent platforms (MES, LIMS, shopfloor automation), securing seamless data flow and process consistency across the landscape
Drive digital innovation by delivering data‑driven, highly automated processes and supporting the adoption of modern SAP technologies such as SAP Build and SAP AI Services
Establish and maintain full regulatory compliance (GxP, CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ISO 27001), supporting computer system validation (CSV), risk assessments, and audit readiness
Engage senior stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, supply chain and IT; translate business needs into architectural solutions and provide governance across program and project lifecycles
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's in IT, Engineering, or related field
A minimum of seven years in SAP solution design & implementation
Expertise in ISA‑95 integration (MES Level 3 / ERP Level 4 – 5)
Hands‑on SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP experience
Knowledge of GxP, CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ISO 27001
MES and OT/automation systems experience — a strong plus
Fluency in German and English required
Experience in regulated industries — a plus
Benefits
A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
60 % coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem as well as option for mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
Access to benefits platform with discounts from external partners
We welcome applications from all candidates. What matters are your skills and motivation—regardless of age, gender, background, religion, or sexual orientation.
Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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