Sr. Director, Production

About the role

The Senior Director of Production is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of Upstream or Downstream production operations. This role demands a strategic thinker with extensive experience in production management, operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and work with production team of managers, chemists and technicians to manage production workflow, schedule and quality
• Establish and enforce production and quality standards
• Motivate team members to deliver exceptional work and exceed expectations
• Understand customer requirements and prepare production plan accordingly
• Create, update and implement policies and procedures for manufacturing
• Develop growth opportunities for employees
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state of the art industry practices, and participating in professional societies
• Ensure that reporting employees receive adequate environmental, health and safety training
• Ensure that any operating or occupational accidents and incidents involving employees reporting to you are properly recorded and investigated to a productive conclusion. This includes ensuring employees are appropriately monitored and managed to address unacceptable levels of performance
• Ensure a positive safety culture is developed within the area, and is supported by robust safety processes in accordance with industry standards and legislation
• Ensure safety arrangements are adhered to and protect the health and safety of employees, visitors, contractor, and the public

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry /Chemical Engineering or related field with 8-10 years related experience required or
• Master's Degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering with 10-15 years related experience required or
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering with 15 to 20 years’ related experience required
• 7-9 years Managerial experience in cGMP manufacturing required and
• 4-6 years Peptide and oligo nucleotide manufacturing experience in upstream and downstream manufacturing preferred
• Strong knowledge of Chemistry /Chemical Engineering along with cGMP manufacturing focus
• Proficient with large scale manufacturing and process development
• Proficient with various in-process analytical methods
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 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
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
• Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment

Pay

Base Annual Salary Range: $141,566.40 - $176,958.00

Total Rewards

We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.

Benefits

• EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.