Downstream Process Expert - API Production Site Development 100% in Bremgarten

Downstream Process Expert - API Production Site Development (a) 100%Bachem ist ein börsenkotiertes, auf die Peptid-Chemie fokussiertes Technologie-Unternehmen mit einem umfassenden Leistungsangebot für die Pharma- und Biotechnologie-Industrie. Bachem ist spezialisiert auf die Entwicklung innovativer, effizienter Herstellungsverfahren und die zuverlässige Produktion Peptid-basierter pharmazeutischer Wirkstoffe. Ein umfangreicher Katalog von Biochemikalien für Forschungszwecke und exklusive Kundensynthesen ergänzen das Angebot. Mit Hauptsitz in der Schweiz sowie Niederlassungen in Europa und den USA ist das Unternehmen weltweit tätig und verfügt über die industrieweit grösste Erfahrung und Fachkompetenz. In der Zusammenarbeit mit ihren Kunden legt Bachem grössten Wert auf Qualität, Innovation und Partnerschaft.Downstream Process Expert - API Production Site Development (a) 100%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 designphase of the project offers you unique opportunities to shape the future organization.As Downstream Process Expert - API Production Site Development (a) 100%, you will play a key technical role in establishing and later developing downstream manufacturing operations for API production. During the project phase, you will support the planning, design, commissioning, and start-up of manufacturing facilities and processes, ensuring GMP-compliant implementation. Once operations are established, you will take technical ownership of downstream processes and drive their continuous improvement and operational excellence.Your tasksProvide technical leadership for the establishment, commissioning, and further development of downstream processing operations for API manufacturingSupport the planning and design of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and production areas, including the development of technical specifications and process conceptsDevelop, implement, and continuously improve GMP-compliant downstream manufacturing processesPrepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and risk assessmentsProvide technical support during commissioning, start-up, and the operation and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processesTroubleshoot process- and equipment-related issues and drive sustainable improvement measuresCollaborate closely with TechOps, Engineering, QA, Operations, and Project ManagementSupport regulatory inspections and customer audits and contribute to operational excellence initiativesYour profilePhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related scientific disciplineSeveral years of experience in API downstream processing within a GMP-regulated environment; knowledge of SPPS is an advantageExperience in the planning, construction, commissioning, start-up, or expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilitiesIn-depth knowledge of preparative chromatography, lyophilization and spray dryingStrong knowledge of chemical process engineering, equipment and facility design, and relevant regulatory requirements, including ICH Q7, FDA, and EMAExperience with process control systems and recipe configurationStrong technical affinity combined with a structured, solution-oriented approach to complex engineering challengesExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills, with fluency in and English, both written and spokenOur 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 groupwide innovation long-term.A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunitiesEmployee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan PlusAccess to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partnersFresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurantA wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem CampusWould you like to shape global Operational Readiness frameworks with us?Learn more about the Bachem Group and our working environment at the site on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr