IT Enterprise Architect, Manufacturing & Operations (a), 80-100%

Bachem; Bubendorf; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible home-office days

Daycare on campus

Pension fund contributions

Benefits platform discounts

Staff restaurant

Sports activities

Job summary

Bachem is seeking an IT Enterprise Architect to drive Manufacturing Enterprise Architecture and align technology with regulatory requirements. You will lead architecture governance, integration strategies, and the deployment of Industry 4.0 capabilities across global manufacturing programs.

The role requires extensive experience in enterprise architecture within pharma, TOGAF familiarity, and hands-on work with MES/SCADA/DCS platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT architecture experience with 5+ years in a Senior/Principal Enterprise Architect role.
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry with strong knowledge of GxP, CSV/CSA, and regulatory requirements.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, including greenfield or brownfield facility projects.
• Hands-on experience with digital manufacturing technologies such as MES, SCADA, DCS, eBR, LIMS, or related platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Manufacturing Enterprise Architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and govern architecture principles, standards, and roadmaps across global manufacturing programs.
• Lead the technology architecture for new manufacturing facilities and the modernization of existing sites.
• Design and oversee the integration architecture between OT, manufacturing systems, and enterprise platforms.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and other applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
• Shape enterprise integration, API, middleware, and data platform strategies, including MDM and advanced analytics capabilities.

Skills

GxP knowledge

Regulatory requirements

Enterprise architecture

TOGAF

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals.

To strengthen our team in Global IT, we are looking for a dedicated IT Enterprise Architect (a), 80-100%.

Your tasks:

• Define and drive the Manufacturing Enterprise Architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy and GxP/regulatory requirements.
• Establish and govern architecture principles, standards, and technology roadmaps across global manufacturing programs
• Lead the technology architecture for new manufacturing facilities and the modernization of existing sites
• Design and oversee the integration architecture between OT, manufacturing systems, and enterprise platforms
• Ensure compliance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and other applicable pharmaceutical regulations
• Shape enterprise integration, API, middleware, and data platform strategies, including MDM and advanced analytics capabilities
• Enable real-time data exchange between manufacturing operations and business systems through Industry 4.0 technologies
• Drive digital manufacturing initiatives, including MES, digital twins, predictive maintenance, batch analytics, and eBR solutions
• Partner with senior business, engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders to align architecture decisions with business objectives
• Mentor architects, support strategic technology selections, and lead architectural governance, vendor evaluations, and due diligence activities

Your profile:

• 10+ years of progressive IT architecture experience, including 5+ years in a Senior/Principal Enterprise Architect role
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry with strong knowledge of GxP, CSV/CSA, and regulatory requirements
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, including greenfield and/or major brownfield facility projects
• Strong enterprise application architecture expertise, ideally with SAP S/4HANA
• Proven track record in designing and governing large-scale enterprise integration architectures and API ecosystems
• Experience defining and implementing enterprise data strategies, including data platforms, MDM, analytics, and data lake architecture
• Solid knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF); certification is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with digital manufacturing technologies such as MES, SCADA, DCS, eBR, LIMS, or related platforms
• Good understanding of Industry 4.0, OT/IT convergence, industrial cybersecurity, IoT, and advanced manufacturing concepts

Our offer:

• 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