Senior Director, Technical Operations
Bachem
Senior Director, Technical Operations
Bachem
Develops and manufactures peptides and oligonucleotides
A brief overview
To ensure Bachem can meet the demands of its evolving business and diverse customer base, the Senior Director, Technical Operations leads the local Technical Operations organization and ensures that site manufacturing technology, technical capabilities, and operational readiness are aligned with site strategy, customer needs, global standards, and regulatory expectations. The role provides senior leadership for technical operations across manufacturing science, technology transfers, product stewardship, process optimization, validation support, automation and digitalization initiatives, technical documentation, and lifecycle management. The Senior Director, Technical Operations leads scientists, chemists, engineers, technical writers, process specialists, and other technical experts supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing, major capital investments, new product introductions, and transfers within the Bachem network or from client sites to BAM. The role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D, Project Management, and global TechOps to strengthen process robustness, inspection readiness, operational excellence, and future site capabilities. This position reports to the Vice President of Global Technical Operations.
What you will do
Qualifications
Annual Salary Range: $141,566.40 - $194,653.80
Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.
Total Rewards
We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.
Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
At Bachem, you’ll find a diverse, multicultural team. The (a) in the job title stands for all. 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.
Bachem provides development and manufacturing of peptides and oligonucleotides for research, clinical development, and commercial products. Its offerings include custom synthesis and scale-up production, analytical testing, and related services across the drug development spectrum. Customers work with Bachem by specifying desired sequences and specifications, after which Bachem designs, synthesizes, and quality-controls the peptides or oligonucleotides and delivers them in appropriate scales and formats. The company differentiates itself through more than five decades of experience, a global footprint with sites in Europe, the US, and Asia, and an integrated set of services spanning discovery support to commercial manufacturing. Its goal is to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies advance peptide- and oligonucleotide-based therapies by providing reliable, scalable, and well-supported manufacturing and development capabilities.
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