Global Technical Operations Operational Readiness Lead (m/f/d) 100%

To further strengthen our global Technical Operations organization and creating business impact, we are recruiting a Global Operational Readiness Lead as individual contributor to design and shape a consistent global operational readiness approach for new capabilities, expansions, and major changes within our manufacturing network.  

By establishing a consistent global operational readiness approach, this role plays a key part in accelerating successful ramp‑ups while ensuring robust GMP compliance. It supports faster, more predictable transitions from project execution into sustainable operations across the Bachem Group 

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a global operational readiness framework bridging project delivery into sustainable GMP operations 

• Build and manage integrated startup and ramp-up plans across Operations, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Engineering & Maintenance, Quality, Logistics/Supply Chain as well as IT 

• Define readiness criteria across key domains (people, process, systems, assets, documentation, training, organizational alignment) 

• Establish readiness governance routines (reviews, escalation paths, action tracking, risk management, standardized reporting) 

• Integrate GMP readiness expectations into project execution, including validation readiness, SOP and batch record readiness, and training completion 

• Hands-on support of ongoing projects to improve collaboration, clarify task allocation, and accelerate activities 

• Drive execution through structured project management, coordination, and follow-up without direct authority 

• Implement readiness KPIs and dashboards with transparent stakeholder reporting 

• Actively remove barriers and coordinate timely decision-making during startup and ramp-up phases 

• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve readiness standards, templates, and playbooks 

• Support digital enablement of readiness processes, including standardized trackers and dashboards 

Your Profile: 

• University degree (Master) in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Engineering, or related field 

• At least 10 years of professional experience in pharma or CDMO environments with exposure to GMP operations and cross-functional projects.  

• Demonstrated experience in operational readiness, startup/ramp-up, commissioning-to-operations handover, or technology transfer 

• Proven ability to drive execution via projects, governance, and lateral leadership without direct reports 

• Strong interface experience with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, Logistics/Supply Chain, and IT 

• Strong understanding of operational readiness concepts in regulated manufacturing 

• Familiarity with structured risk, milestone, and action management 

• Excellent written and spoken English (C1) is mandatory. Fluent German to interact on the ground in our Bubendorf site is a benefit 

• Willingness to accommodate global collaboration and travel of approx. 20–30% irregularly depending on project pipeline and stages. 

Our offer: 
 

• The role offers broad exposure across global Technical Operations and close collaboration with senior stakeholders, enabling strong professional visibility and the opportunity to shape group‑wide readiness standards long term 

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities  

• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities  

• 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 the Swibeco benefits platform 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  

• This role is global with an initial focus on Switzerland and selected projects in California

Would you like to shape global Operational Readiness frameworks with us? 

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.