Global Head Quality Systems & Services , 100%

Bachem AG; Bubendorf; On-site; CHF 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Pension plan with contributions

Employee discounts

Staff restaurant

Job summary

Bachem AG seeks a Global Head Quality Systems & Services to lead the global quality organization, including QMS, eQMS, risk management, training and document management across the network.

The role requires strong global leadership, GMP expertise and a focus on strategic transformation in a multinational environment. English proficiency is essential, with Swiss base a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in global Quality Systems, eQMS and risk management.
• Experience driving GMP-compliant quality transformations.
• Global multi-site leadership in Quality functions.
• Excellent English language skills; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Quality Systems & Services across QMS, eQMS, training and document management.
• Define and maintain Quality Risk Management framework for compliant decisions.
• Oversee global QMS processes and platforms for harmonized execution.
• Develop governance for training standards and document management.
• Build and mentor a high-performing, globally distributed team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

Quality systems leadership

Education

University degree in life sciences or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Global Head Quality Systems & Services (a), 100%

Global Head Quality Systems & Services (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.

Global Head Quality Systems & Services (a), 100%

Join us in shaping Bachem's new global Quality organization. As Global Head Quality Systems & Services (a), 100%, you will provide global leadership for quality systems, eQMS, quality risk management, training, document management and global quality services across the Bachem network.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a strategic transformation and help define how this new organization will operate globally across Bachem. We encourage qualified colleagues from all Bachem locations to apply and bring their experience to this important journey.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the global Quality Systems & Services department across QMS, Quality Risk Management, Training, eQMS/document management and Global Quality Services & Support.
• Oversee and continuously improve global QMS processes and platforms, ensuring compliant, efficient and harmonized execution across the business.
• Define and maintain the global Quality Risk Management framework to support compliant, science- and risk-based decision-making.
• Develop and oversee global eQMS, document management and GxP training standards, including governance, oversight and continuous improvement.
• Build and develop a high-performing global team through clear accountabilities, strong collaboration, capability building and talent development.
• Provide global quality support to sites and functions, including process guidance, system support, troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.

Your profile:

• University degree in life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering or a related scientific discipline; Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or CDMO industry, with strong exposure to GMP-regulated environments.
• Several years of global or multi-site leadership experience in Quality Systems, Quality Risk Management, Training, Operational Quality Support or related Quality functions.
• Proven track record in driving quality system transformations and improving global QMS, eQMS/document management, deviation, CAPA, change control and training frameworks.
• Strong expertise in Quality Risk Management, RCA methodologies, investigation standards and risk-based decision-making.
• Strong understanding of global GMP requirements, quality system expectations and audit/inspection readiness.
• Strong senior stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills across sites, functions and leadership levels.
• Excellent English skills are required; is an advantage for candidates based in .

Our offer:

• 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 benefits platforms 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

Are you ready to shape global quality systems, training, risk management and quality services at Bachem?