Director, Technical Operations & Tech Transfer

Bachem Holding AG; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation and PTO

Job summary

The Director, Technical Operations at Bachem Holding AG leads the Technical Operations team to ensure manufacturing technology, capabilities, and readiness align with site objectives and regulatory expectations. You will guide technology transfer, lifecycle management, validation support, and digitalization initiatives across manufacturing support, process optimization, and documentation.

Reporting to the VP Global Technical Operations, you will coach and develop talent, drive operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical/biochemical engineering, chemistry, or related field with equivalent experience.
• 8+ years GMP experience in pharma/biotech, CDMO, process development or manufacturing.
• 3+ years leadership in Technical Operations or related technical functions.
• Strong GMP knowledge, quality systems, regulatory requirements and validation principles.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities; Lean Six Sigma familiarity.
• Ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical operations to support manufacturing tech transfer, process monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Drive technology transfers including internal and client-site transfers with risk assessment and documentation.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency and process robustness via troubleshooting, CAPAs, data analysis, and optimization.
• Represent Technical Operations on site leadership teams; align with global standards and readiness.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, new product introductions, and site initiatives with cross-functional partners.
• Develop and implement capabilities, automation and digitalization aligned with site needs.
• Coach and retain technical talent, promote continuous improvement and accountability.
• Partner with stakeholders on strategies, risk management, transfer execution, and cost improvements.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, validation activities and inspection readiness.
• Promote process safety, compliance with GMP, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Qualification protocols

Job description

The Director, Technical Operations at Bachem Holding AG leads the Technical Operations team to ensure manufacturing technology, capabilities, and readiness align with site objectives and regulatory expectations. You will guide technology transfer, lifecycle management, validation support, and digitalization initiatives across manufacturing support, process optimization, and documentation.

Reporting to the VP Global Technical Operations, you will coach and develop talent, drive operational