Global Engineering Innovation Leader

Bachem; Bubendorf; Hybrid; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Home office days

Additional vacation days

Daycare on campus

Pension fund contributions

Pension Plan Plus

Discount platform access

Staff restaurant

Sports activities

Zusammenfassung

Bachem is seeking a Head of Innovation in Engineering to drive global technology strategy and deployment across its engineering and manufacturing network in a GMP environment. You will lead technology scouting, program governance, and ROI assessments, partnering with internal teams and external collaborators to advance automation, digitalization, and sustainable manufacturing.

The role requires a Master’s in a relevant engineering field, 10+ years of pharma/biotech/chemical experience, and

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Biochemical or Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related.
• PhD and/or MBA is a strong plus
• Minimum 10 years of engineering and manufacturing experience within pharma/biotech/chemical/CDMO/CMO
• Proven leadership experience (5+ years) in engineering, manufacturing technology, innovation, or related function
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing innovation strategies, technology roadmaps, and transformative engineering solutions
• Strong knowledge of modern manufacturing technologies, including automation, digital manufacturing, AI/ML applications, and smart manufacturing concepts
• Experience evaluating, scaling, and deploying new technologies in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of business case development and value realization
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build partnerships across functions and external innovation networks
• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and change-oriented leader with strong business acumen
• Fluent in English, German is a very strong plus

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute Bachem’s global Engineering Innovation Strategy and multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Scout, assess, and advance emerging technologies and market trends relevant to peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturing, API production, and the CDMO industry
• Lead innovation initiatives across engineering and manufacturing, focusing on automation, digitalization, AI, advanced analytics, smart manufacturing, and process intensification
• Evaluate, pilot, and scale innovative technologies and engineering solutions to improve manufacturing performance, operational excellence, and competitiveness
• Drive digital transformation initiatives in Engineering in collaboration with Engineering, IT/OT, and Automation teams to enhance productivity, quality, compliance, and operational performance
• Establish innovation governance, manage the innovation portfolio, and develop business cases and ROI assessments to ensure strategic value creation
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with technology providers, research institutions, startups, and industry networks to accelerate innovation and technology adoption
• Champion sustainable manufacturing by identifying and implementing technologies that improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support future manufacturing concepts and plant designs

Kenntnisse

Innovation leadership

Technology scouting

Roadmapping

Automation

AI/ML

Digital manufacturing

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

English fluency

German helpful

Ausbildung

Master's in Chemical/Process/Mechanical or Pharmaceutical Eng

PhD or MBA advantageous

Tools

GMP systems

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Bachem is seeking a Head of Innovation in Engineering to drive global technology strategy and deployment across its engineering and manufacturing network in a GMP environment. You will lead technology scouting, program governance, and ROI assessments, partnering with internal teams and external collaborators to advance automation, digitalization, and sustainable manufacturing.

The role requires a Master’s in a relevant engineering field, 10+ years of pharma/biotech/chemical experience, and