Global Technical Operations Operational Readiness Lead (m/f/d) 100%
To further strengthen our global Technical Operations organization and creating business impact, we are recruiting a Head Global Manufacturing Science & Technology platforms who builds and leads the global MS&T platforms capability across the Bachem Group ensuring strong technical leadership.
This role is created in a build‑up phase, offering the opportunity to shape mandate, governance, and operating model.
Your responsibilities:
Define and execute the global MS&T Platforms strategy for peptides and oligonucleotides, including a multi‑year platform and capability roadmap.
Act as an enabling catalyst for the implementation of new functions in the areas of Technology Lead/Owner and Operational Readiness Lead.
Conceptual development of the Technology Owner principle together with Engineering within the Bachem Group.
Establish global technical standards, platform governance, and common ways of working (decision forums, documentation standards, escalation paths, and knowledge management).
Drive technology transfer and lifecycle stewardship principles across platforms, ensuring robust process understanding, change control alignment, and sustainable GMP performance.
Advance innovation and technical excellence across the Group, balancing standardization with agility and cutting‑edge technology deployment, including close collaboration and governance alignment with R&D, IT, and Engineering.
Co‑create innovation governance bodies and actively participate in prioritization, portfolio steering, and technical decision‑making.
Strengthen cross‑site networking and systematic knowledge transfer, particularly within Technical Operations, to accelerate best‑practice rollout and avoid duplication.
Closely partner with R&D and Engineering on CAPEX‑driven expansions and major change initiatives, defining technical requirements, design inputs, and commissioning‑to‑operations expectations.
Build the MS&T Platforms organization and establish an effective operating cadence (KPIs where reasonable, governance routines, stakeholder engagement, and talent development).
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory stakeholders to ensure inspection readiness and consistent GMP execution across sites.
Within the Bachem network: clarify and assume responsibility for business processes (such as ProcessFit2Plant) as well as for standardization workflows, e.g. in the area of primary packaging materials.
Your Profile:
University degree (Master or PhD) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
At least 10 years of professional experience in pharma or CDMO environments with progressive responsibility in MS&T, technical operations, or platform/technology leadership roles.
Strong exposure to peptide manufacturing; oligonucleotide experience is a significant advantage.
Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous build‑up environments and to create structure, clarity, and governance.
Demonstrated cross‑functional experience across Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality/Regulatory, and IT in a global/multi‑site context.
Strong MS&T fundamentals (process understanding, scale‑up/scale‑down concepts, validation readiness, lifecycle management, troubleshooting).
Solid understanding of GMP requirements and technical compliance expectations in regulated manufacturing.
Familiarity with data‑driven performance monitoring and technical risk management.
Excellent written and spoken English (C1) is mandatory. Fluent German to interact on the ground in our Bubendorf site is a benefit.
Willingness to accommodate global collaboration and travel of approximately 20% irregularly depending on project pipeline and stages.
Our offer:
The role offers broad exposure across global Technical Operations and Innovation Platforms and close collaboration with senior stakeholders, enabling strong professional visibility and the opportunity to shape group‑wide innovation long‑term.
This role is global with an initial focus on Switzerland and selected projects in California.
A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities.
Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities.
60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra‑mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus.
Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partners.
Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant.
A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus.
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