Site Leader

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. For further information, see

The Site Leader Vista reports directly to the COO of Bachem and assumes full accountability for all operations at the site. As the leader of the local management team consisting of Production, Facilities and Materials Management, this individual provides guidance to the team and manages all resources and assets to deliver products and services within the agreed upon quantity, quality and time requirements.

Accountable for adhering to the operational budget and achieving the site's financial targets, this individual is the driving force behind continuous improvements in operational efficiency. This individual works with all leaders at the site to develop and retain talent to meet the current and future needs of the organization. As a member of the Bachem Americas Executive Leadership team (BELT), this individual works closely with the President, Bachem Americas and other members of BELT team to achieve regional performance targets.

In close collaboration with the COO, the CEC and the Central/Global Functions, the Site Manager establishes and implements CAPEX investments and defines and drives site development and growth plans.

• Provides leadership to the site management team. Leads all day-to-day operations at the site from order to product delivery: ensuring efficient production and high-quality products.
• Defines and delivers against site performance KPIs, budget and projects. Ensures adherence to the agreed upon operations budget and provides guidance to the managers to control costs.
• Plans and allocates staff and technical resources diligently to meet sales and manufacturing targets as agreed upon with the COO and President, Bachem Americas.
• Aligns and harmonizes procedures and systems between Bachem Americas sites in collaboration with the President and Global Functions, as well as within the Bachem Group in alignment with the CEC.
• Sets targets and defines expectations, monitors and evaluates staff performance. Builds and recruits skill sets and develops staff within all departments to continuously improve the level of job performance and increase operational efficiency. Establishes and executes development plans for site talent.
• Analyzes and improves business process across departments, across the site, and across BAM with the target to optimize manufacturing output, enhance competitiveness, and streamline and improve efficiency across the organization. Implements Operational Excellence tools/principles as well as 5S and/or lean approaches.
• Takes accountability for the quality compliance of all operations and installations with local, state and federal regulations as well as GMP regulations. Takes accountability for ensuring a safe working environment.
• Contributes to the long term growth strategy of Bachem Americas and designs the infrastructure and organization necessary to meet the growth goals.
• Prepares budget proposals for expansion and engineering projects: investment plans, Capex applications. Ensures that Capex projects are effectively executed.
• Participates and contributes as an active and dynamic member of the BAM Executive Leadership Team (BELT) and the Operations Leadership Team (OLT).
• Represents Bachem Americas in customer meetings, with agencies, and local and state authorities.
• Fosters a strong team spirit, embraces and instills the company values in all functions.

• Bachelor's degree chemistry or a related life sciences field
• Master's degree or PhD (preferred)
• PhD and 10+ years leadership experience in a relevant field or
• MS and 15+ years of leadership experience
• 10+ years’ experience as line manager in biotech/pharma industry working with Peptides or Oligonucleotides
• 10+ years CMO/CDMO environment (preferred)
• Successful track record in leading cross functional teams
• In depth understanding of all aspects of API manufacturing, preferably in peptides
• Strong experience with GMP regulations in the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated experience with facility expansion or construction projects
• Demonstrated experience with driving cross-functional initiatives and projects
• Green Belt certification, preferably a Black Belt.
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in driving organizational change and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills:
  
  - Ability to communicate effectively in a proactive and…