Senior Automation Project Lead – Pharma DSP CAPEX

Bachem Holding AG; Stein; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Development opportunities

Flexible hours

Daycare center

Pension plan

Discount platform

Staff restaurant

Sports program

Zusammenfassung

Bachem Holding AG in Bubendorf, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager Automation to lead the DSP automation workstream in a major CAPEX program (> CHF 100 million). You translate process requirements into automation concepts and ensure GMP-compliant designs, leading external partners and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8–10 years in pharma/biotech automation, DCS/PLC/SCADA expertise, and strong collaboration with Engineering, TechOps, IT/OT and Quality.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in automation, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field.
• 8–10 years of automation experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
• Strong process automation expertise.
• Experience with DCS (Siemens PCS7/PCSneo), PLC (Siemens TIA Portal), SCADA (WinCC) and batch control.
• Solid understanding of GMP, GAMP5 and CQV processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Proven CAPEX project experience and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with MES, Historian and data/PAT integration.
• Independent, structured working style with high responsibility.
• High resilience and flexibility.
• Very good knowledge of English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Act as Senior Project Manager and Automation SME for DSP Automation within a CAPEX program (> CHF 100 million).
• Lead the automation workstream for downstream manufacturing processes: chromatography, filtration, purification.
• Translate process requirements into automation concepts, batch logic and control strategies.
• Review and optimize automation designs and system architectures with external partners.
• Integrate systems into the overall automation landscape (DCS, PLC, MES, Historian).
• Ensure GMP, GAMP5, data integrity and validation requirements.
• Coordinate and lead external engineering firms, system integrators and contractors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, TechOps, IT/OT and Quality.
• Support the project from concept to commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Contribute to standardization and development of automation concepts for the new site.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Automation expertise

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Independent work style

Ausbildung

Automation degree

Tools

Siemens PCS7/PCSneo

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

DCS/PLC/BATCH

Jobbeschreibung

Bachem Holding AG in Bubendorf, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager Automation to lead the DSP automation workstream in a major CAPEX program (> CHF 100 million). You translate process requirements into automation concepts and ensure GMP-compliant designs, leading external partners and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8–10 years in pharma/biotech automation, DCS/PLC/SCADA expertise, and strong collaboration with Engineering, TechOps, IT/OT and Quality.