Senior Peptide Production Manager (GMP)

Bachem Holding AG; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bachem Americas is seeking a Manager of Production to oversee end-to-end peptide manufacturing, ensuring GMP compliance and on-time output in a fast-paced environment. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement across synthesis, cleavage, purification, reconstitution, and lyophilization.

The role requires a strong background in chemistry or related fields, multiple advanced degrees preferred, and extensive experience in cGMP manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred; PhD preferred.
• 8+ years of experience as a production chemist in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Previous team leadership or project management experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in cGMP manufacturing, safety regulations and documentation standards preferred.
• Proficient with various in-process analytical methods preferred.
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems required.
• Experience in organic chemistry preferred.
• Experience as a peptide production chemist preferred.
• Proficient with all peptide manufacturing stages preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment such as reactors for commercial scale preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment.
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues.
• Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment.
• Advanced PC knowledge including planning tools

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop production teams, including recruitment, training, and performance management for peptide (and/or oligo) manufacturing
• Collaborate between Production and other supporting departments such as Supply Chain, Materials Management, QC, and QA to ensure all necessary resources are available and utilized effectively
• Supervise, address and resolve any issues that arise with all peptide manufacturing stages which include synthesis, cleavage, (or) purification, reconstitution and lyophilization
• Supervise in-process analysis in all manufacturing stages (USP or DSP stages)
• Assign tasks for team members and follow up on completion
• Ensure compliance that written procedures (SOP, BPR) and cGMP guidelines are followed to meet quality standards
• Review and complete cGMP documentation
• Adhere to manufacturing schedules and timelines
• Propose technical and chemical improvements of the manufacturing process
• Ensure safe, efficient and conscious use of the instruments, raw materials and other resources
• Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe and secure working environment

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

GMP compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Organization

Planning tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Chemical Engineering

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Reactors for commercial scale

In-process analytical methods

Job description

Bachem Americas is seeking a Manager of Production to oversee end-to-end peptide manufacturing, ensuring GMP compliance and on-time output in a fast-paced environment. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement across synthesis, cleavage, purification, reconstitution, and lyophilization.

The role requires a strong background in chemistry or related fields, multiple advanced degrees preferred, and extensive experience in cGMP manufacturing.