Head of MES & PI Competence Center (a), 80 - 100%

Bachem; Bubendorf; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Global impact

Flexible hours

Home office days

Pension plan

Daycare on campus

Staff restaurant

Sports activities

Zusammenfassung

Bachem in Bubendorf, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, seeks a proven leader to strengthen its MES & PI Competence Center. You will define the strategy for Digital Manufacturing applications, drive a global roadmap, and partner with IT, OT, and business SMEs to deliver value across the organization.

Reporting to the Head of Operations IT, you will mentor a high-performing team, govern supplier partnerships, and ensure compliance with GMP-related processes while enabling scalable, data-driven

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in Digital Manufacturing apps in regulated pharma/manufacturing.
• Experience with MES, process historian, or shopfloor IT/OT apps such as Körber PAS-X or AVEVA PI.

Aufgaben

• Define and maintain the application strategy and roadmap for the Digital Manufacturing landscape.
• Collaborate with business units to manage demand, requirements, and prioritization.
• Oversee implementation and operation of Digital Manufacturing solutions from planning to deployment and support.
• Ensure compliance with IT service management and computer system validation processes.
• Collaborate with PMs, IT, OT, and SMEs to deliver value.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Collaboration

Adaptability

English

German

Ausbildung

BSc in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Körber PAS-X

AVEVA PI

Jobbeschreibung

To support our continued growth and digital transformation, we are looking for a highly qualified leader to strengthen our Global IT Department as Head of MES & PI Competence Center (a), 80 - 100%.

This global leadership role is pivotal in shaping the future of our Digital Manufacturing capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Operations IT and serving as a key member of the Digital Manufacturing Council, you define the strategic direction and ensure the sustainable evolution of our MES and PI landscape as a core enabler of operational excellence, scalability, and data-driven manufacturing. Together with our internal and external partners, you translate business priorities into a clear application roadmap, strengthen governance and partner ecosystems, and ensure that our Digital Manufacturing solutions create measurable value across the organization.

Your tasks:

• Define and maintain the application strategy and roadmap for the Digital Manufacturing landscape in alignment with business unit priorities, business objectives and the Bachem IT application strategy.
• Collaborate with business units to manage their demand, understand their requirements, ensure prioritization, and align solutions with business needs.
• Oversee the implementation and operation of Digital Manufacturing solutions, from planning and development to deployment, continuous improvement, and ongoing support.
• Ensure compliance with established processes for IT service management and computer system validation during application development, maintenance, and support.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, IT, OT, and business SMEs to ensure Digital Manufacturing projects deliver the expected value.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate, select, and manage third-party vendors and partners with the support of IT Operational Excellence and GRC.

Your profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing Digital Manufacturing applications and projects in a regulated pharmaceutical, chemical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MES, process historian, or shopfloor-related IT/OT applications such as Körber PAS-X or AVEVA PI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Leadership: Inspire and guide teams towards achieving ambitious goals.
• Communication: Articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Address challenges with innovative and effective solutions.
• Prioritization: Ability to focus on activities that create measurable business value.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment and a can-do attitude.
• Adaptability: Navigate and lead through change in a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English and German skills

Our offer

• A key leadership role with global impact, offering the opportunity to shape our MES & PI Competence Center and drive the digital transformation of our manufacturing landscape
• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Company‑run daycare center on the Bachem Campus in Bubendorf
• 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 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