Senior Project Manager Automation , 100%

Bachem AG; Stein (AR); On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home office days

Pension contributions

Campus daycare

Staff restaurant

Discount platforms

Job summary

Bachem, a leading peptide and oligonucleotide company, is expanding with a new site in Sisslerfeld, Northwestern Switzerland. This role seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager Automation to drive the DSP automation workstream for a >CHF 100 million CAPEX program.

You translate process needs into automation concepts, guide external partners, ensure GMP/GAMP5 compliance, and deliver on schedule and budget while coordinating with Engineering, TechOps, IT/OT and Quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in automation, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field.
• 8–10 years of automation experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
• Strong expertise in process automation and validation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Project Manager and Automation SME for DSP Automation within a large CAPEX program (> CHF 100 million).
• Lead the automation workstream for downstream manufacturing processes (Chromatography, UF/DF, TFF, 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 automation landscape (DCS, PLC, MES, Historian).
• Ensure GMP, GAMP5, data integrity and validation requirements.
• Coordinate external engineering firms, system integrators and contractors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, TechOps, IT/OT and Quality.
• Support the project from concept through commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Contribute to standardization of automation concepts for the new site.
• Ensure delivery on quality, budget and timeline.

Skills

Process automation

DCS/PLC automation

CAPEX project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in automation or related

Tools

Siemens PCS7/PCSneo

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

MES

Historian

PAT integration

Job description

Senior Project Manager Automation (a), 100%

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and . The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see .

Senior Project Manager Automation (a), 100%

The Bachem Group is investing in a new site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland. This step is part of our long-term strategy to expand production capacity. The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals. For this large-scale CAPEX investment project, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager Automation

Your tasks:

• Act as Senior Project Manager and Automation Subject Expert (SME) for Downstream Processing (DSP) Automation within a major CAPEX program (> CHF 100 million).
• Lead the automation workstream for downstream manufacturing processes, including:
  • Chromatography
  • Filtration (UF/DF, TFF)
  • Purification and related process unit operations
• Translate process requirements into automation concepts, batch logic and control strategies
• Review and optimize automation designs and system architectures in collaboration with external partners
• Integrate systems into the overall automation landscape (DCS, PLC, MES, Historian)
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP5, data integrity and validation requirements
• Coordinate and lead external engineering firms, system integrators and contractors
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, TechOps, IT/OT, and Quality
• Support the project from concept phase through commissioning, qualification, and handover
• Contribute to standardization and development of automation concepts for the new site
• Ensure delivery in terms of quality, budget, and timeline

Your profile:

• Degree in automation, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field
• At least 8-10 years of experience in automation within pharmaceutical or biotech environments
• Strong expertise in process automation
• Experience with DCS system (Siemens PCS7, PCSneo), PLC (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal), SCADA (WinCC) and batch control
• Solid understanding of GMP, GAMP5 and CQV processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Proven experience in CAPEX projects 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; is a plus

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
• 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

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in and our new location in Sisslerfeld!