Senior Project Manager - Large CAPEX Projects (a), 100%

Bachem seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale CAPEX initiatives in Stein AG, supporting global engineering and peptide manufacturing expansion.

This position is a key component of the Bachem Group’s strategy to increase production capacity at the new Sisslerfeld site. The role strengthens the Global Engineering organization and supports the company’s growth ambitions in peptide manufacturing by overseeing major capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for large-scale CAPEX projects exceeding 100 MCHF throughout all lifecycle phases.
• Build, onboard, and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Serve as the Owner’s representative to ensure project design and execution align with defined objectives.
• Drive governance processes, including project charters, business cases, URS/URB inputs, and structured decision-making.
• Align and integrate all key stakeholders into a high-performing project team.
• Define and manage appropriate project delivery models (EPCm, EPC, AE&CM) and lead external partners.
• Implement and ensure robust project controls, including structured reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, corporate standards, local regulations, and building codes.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities, ensuring a smooth transition to operations.
• Identify, challenge, and evaluate alternatives, drive decision-making, and proactively resolve critical project issues.

Requirements

• University degree (MSc / BSc) in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing large capital projects in an industrial, preferably GMP-regulated environment.
• Proven track record in leading complex CAPEX projects (>100 MCHF) across all project phases.
• Strong experience in building, leading, and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid expertise in project execution models (EPCm, EPC, AE&CM / Design-Build).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of GMP manufacturing, process, automation, and infrastructure systems.
• Demonstrated experience in project governance, investment planning, and cost control (CAPEX/OPEX).
• Structured, self-directed, and results-driven, with the ability to manage complexity and fast-track project environments.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as PMI, AACEi, ISPE, or similar.
• Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage.

What the company offers

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction.
• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities.
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem as well as an option for extra-mandatory pension provision with the Pension Plan Plus.
• Access to a benefits platform with discounts from external partners.

About the company

Bachem is part of the Bachem Group, which has growth ambitions in peptide manufacturing. The company is committed to expanding its production capacity and strengthening its global engineering capabilities.

• Part of the Bachem Group with growth ambitions in peptide manufacturing.
• Commitment to expanding production capacity and strengthening global engineering capabilities.