QC Analytical Project Manager (a) 100%

Bachem; Vionnaz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Challenging projects

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Bachem in Vionnaz, Switzerland, is seeking a QC Analytical Project Manager to coordinate analytical activities across the project lifecycle while upholding GMP, quality, and safety standards.

In this cross-functional role, you will lead release testing, method development, validation, and transfer activities, manage timelines and budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Fluency in French and English is required, with German a plus.

Qualifications

• GMP-regulated pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience with analytical method development and validation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality systems.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects.
• Fluent in French and English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as QC Operations representative within cross-functional project teams.
• Lead analytical activities including release testing, stability studies, method development and validation, specification setting.
• Manage analytical transfers to internal sites and external partners.
• Evaluate complex data and communicate results to customers and stakeholders.
• Define and implement QC strategies aligned with customer needs and Bachem best practices.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, resources, quality events, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings with internal and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Project management

GMP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences degree

Tools

LIMS

CDS

MasterControl

SAP

Job description

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides for the pharmaceutical industry. To strengthen our Quality Control organization in Vionnaz (Valais, Switzerland), we are looking for a QC Analytical Project Manager (all) 100% . In this cross-functional role, you will coordinate analytical activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of customer projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the primary QC Analytical Operations representative within cross-functional project teams.
• Lead and coordinate analytical activities including release testing, stability studies, API characterization, method development, validation, and specification setting.
• Manage analytical transfers to internal departments, manufacturing sites, and external partners.
• Evaluate complex analytical data, provide scientific recommendations, and communicate results to customers and stakeholders.
• Define and implement analytical and quality control strategies aligned with customer needs and Bachem best practices.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, resources, quality events, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings while ensuring effective collaboration between internal and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.

Your Profile

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent industrial experience).
• Proven experience in project management within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong understanding of analytical methods, method development, validation, and international pharmacopoeias.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and quality systems.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and successfully manage cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of MS Office and project management tools; experience with LIMS, CDS, MasterControl, and SAP is an advantage.
• Fluent in French and English; German is considered a plus.

Our offer

• A modern and dynamic working environment within a fast-growing international company.
• Challenging projects of high scientific and technical value.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing professional development.
• A corporate culture based on collaboration, innovation and excellence.
• Attractive working conditions and competitive employee benefits.

Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Vionnaz.