TechOps Lab Group Leader - Process Transfer & Optimization

Bachem; Vionnaz; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bachem in Vionnaz, Switzerland, seeks a Group Leader TechOps Laboratories to lead the Optimization & Troubleshooting Laboratory, drive technology transfer, process development and manufacturing support in a GMP environment. You will oversee trials, scale-up, and continuous improvement initiatives within our Technical Operations organization.

The role requires a PhD in a related field, at least 5 years in process development or manufacturing support, and proven leadership across cross-functional

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related scientific discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process development, manufacturing support, technology transfer, or industrial chemistry.
• Proven leadership experience in a laboratory, technical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and process optimization.
• Solid understanding of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory professionals with a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate laboratory activities supporting technology transfers, process familiarization, scale-up, and new product introductions.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness through process optimization and generation of critical process knowledge.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise to manufacturing operations and support strategic product introductions.
• Lead troubleshooting investigations related to process deviations, yield losses, quality events, and manufacturing challenges.
• Drive root cause analyses, risk assessments, FMEAs, and corrective action implementation.
• Promote technical excellence by identifying innovative technologies and digitalization opportunities.
• Ensure GMP, HSE, quality requirements and corporate procedures with high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Job description

Bachem in Vionnaz, Switzerland, seeks a Group Leader TechOps Laboratories to lead the Optimization & Troubleshooting Laboratory, drive technology transfer, process development and manufacturing support in a GMP environment. You will oversee trials, scale-up, and continuous improvement initiatives within our Technical Operations organization.

The role requires a PhD in a related field, at least 5 years in process development or manufacturing support, and proven leadership across cross-functional