Head Data & AI (f/m/d), 100%

To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in the Global IT department, we are looking for a dedicated Head of Data & AI (f/m/d), 100%.

At Bachem, data and AI are becoming foundational to how we operate, innovate, and grow. Our ambition is to embed data and AI at the core of everything we do – from daily decision-making and operations to securing long-term competitive advantage.

As Head of Data & AI, you will provide enterprise‑wide leadership for this ambition. You will shape the strategic direction, build a global and cross‑functional operating model, and work closely with senior leaders across the company to ensure data and AI are used responsibly to innovate how Bachem operates and to deliver measurable business value.

Your tasks:

• Own and continuously evolve the enterprise Data & AI agenda as an integral part of Bachem’s strategy, focused on business outcomes.
• Lead the establishment of a global, federated Data & AI operating model, enabling innovation and solution delivery while maintaining shared standards and accountability.
• Partner with senior leaders across functions to identify, prioritize, and scale high‑value use cases, delivered through agile, cross‑functional teams with clear outcome ownership.
• Build, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary global Data & AI organization, fostering collaboration, trust, and continuous learning.
• Define and run enterprise data governance for ownership and quality, strengthening data maturity across the organization.
• Build human‑centered design, user experience, change management, and training capabilities to drive adoption and a user‑centric experience.
• Co‑own the enterprise data and AI architecture, ensuring platforms and solutions are scalable, secure, and fit for a regulated environment.

Your profile:

• Senior leadership experience in data, analytics, and AI, with responsibility for strategy, governance, and enterprise‑level delivery.
• A proven ability to lead cross‑functional transformation and influence senior stakeholders in complex, global organizations.
• A strong understanding of modern data and AI platforms and architectures, and how to apply them pragmatically in regulated settings.
• Experience building or operating federated models that balance enterprise alignment with local ownership and innovation.
• A people‑first leadership style, with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive teams, talent development, and psychological safety.
• Confidence working with ambiguity, making informed decisions, and creating alignment across diverse perspectives.
• Fluency in English; German is an advantage.

Our offer:

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

• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Company‑run daycare center on the Bachem Campus in Bubendorf
• 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 benefits platforms 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

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

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

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