GMP Peptide Production Manager

RiseMe; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual performance bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation, personal and sick days

Job summary

Bachem Americas is seeking a Manager of Production in Vista, CA to oversee end-to-end peptide manufacturing. You will lead production teams, drive cGMP compliance, and partner with QA, QC, supply chain, and engineering to meet safety and quality targets.

Your role includes safeguarding timelines, optimizing workflows, introducing new products, and contributing to continuous improvement while maintaining a safe work environment with clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• PhD preferred
• 8+ years as a production chemist in a cGMP environment preferred
• Leadership or project management experience required
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing, safety regulations and documentation preferred
• Proficient with in-process analytical methods preferred
• Detail oriented with troubleshooting ability required
• Experience in peptide production chemistry preferred
• Experience with peptide manufacturing stages preferred
• Experience with manufacturing equipment such as reactors preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organize, multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solving and management communication skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative work style
• Advanced PC knowledge including planning tools

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop production teams, including recruitment, training, and performance management for peptide manufacturing
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Materials Management, QC, and QA to ensure resources are available
• Supervise peptide manufacturing stages including synthesis, cleavage, purification, reconstitution and lyophilization
• Oversee in-process analysis during USP/DSP stages
• Assign tasks and follow up on completion
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and cGMP guidelines
• Review and complete cGMP documentation
• Adhere to manufacturing schedules and timelines
• Propose technical and chemical improvements to the process
• Ensure safe, efficient use of instruments and materials
• Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe workplace

Skills

Team leadership

cGMP compliance

SOP writing

Productivity optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical methods

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Reactors for commercial scale

In-process analytical techniques

Job description

Bachem Americas is seeking a Manager of Production in Vista, CA to oversee end-to-end peptide manufacturing. You will lead production teams, drive cGMP compliance, and partner with QA, QC, supply chain, and engineering to meet safety and quality targets.

Your role includes safeguarding timelines, optimizing workflows, introducing new products, and contributing to continuous improvement while maintaining a safe work environment with clear documentation.