Bachem · 7 hours ago
Site Leader
Vista, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expBachem is a leading company in the biotechnology sector, and they are seeking a Site Leader to oversee all operations at their Vista site. The role involves providing leadership to the management team, ensuring operational efficiency, and contributing to the long-term growth strategy of Bachem Americas.
Chemical
Responsibilities
Provides leadership to the site management team. Leads all day-to-day operations at the site from order to product delivery: ensuring efficient production and high-quality products
Defines and delivers against site performance KPIs, budget and projects. Ensures adherence to the agreed upon operations budget and provides guidance to the managers to control costs
Plans and allocates staff and technical resources diligently to meet sales and manufacturing targets as agreed upon with the COO and President, Bachem Americas
Aligns and harmonizes procedures and systems between Bachem Americas sites in collaboration with the President and Global Functions, as well as within the Bachem Group in alignment with the CEC
Sets targets and defines expectations, monitors and evaluates staff performance. Builds and recruits skill sets and develops staff within all departments to continuously improve the level of job performance and increase operational efficiency. Establishes and executes development plans for site talent
Analyzes and improves business process across departments, across the site, and across BAM with the target to optimize manufacturing output, enhance competitiveness, and streamline and improve efficiency across the organization. Implements Operational Excellence tools/principles as well as 5S and/or lean approaches
Takes accountability for the quality compliance of all operations and installations with local, state and federal regulations as well as GMP regulations. Takes accountability for ensuring a safe working environment
Contributes to the long term growth strategy of Bachem Americas and designs the infrastructure and organization necessary to meet the growth goals
Prepares budget proposals for expansion and engineering projects: investment plans, Capex applications. Ensures that Capex projects are effectively executed
Participates and contributes as an active and dynamic member of the BAM Executive Leadership Team (BELT) and the Operations Leadership Team (OLT)
Represents Bachem Americas in customer meetings, with agencies, and local and state authorities
Fosters a strong team spirit, embraces and instills the company values in all functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree chemistry or a related life sciences field
PhD and 10+ years leadership experience in a relevant field or
MS and 15+ years of leadership experience
10+ years' experience as line manager in biotech/pharma industry working with Peptides or Oligonucleotides
Successful track record in leading cross functional teams
In depth understanding of all aspects of API manufacturing, preferably in peptides
Strong experience with GMP regulations in the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated experience with facility expansion or construction projects
Demonstrated experience with driving cross-functional initiatives and projects
Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in driving organizational change and development
Strong communication and interpersonal skills: - Ability to communicate effectively in a proactive and solution-oriented manner - Convincing representation skills towards customers - Excellent written & oral communication - Keeping management aware of potential issues
Hands-on mentality with the ability and willingness to troubleshoot and solve problems without losing sight of the big picture
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD
10+ years CMO/CDMO environment (preferred)
Green Belt certification, preferably a Black Belt
Benefits
Competitive pay
Annual performance bonus
A generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan with employer contribution
Paid vacation
Personal and sick days
Company
Bachem
Bachem Holding AG is an independent, technology-based, public biochemicals company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pascal Degen
Vice President Global Supply Chain Management
Anne-Kathrin Stoller
President Bachem Americas
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