Technical Author (a) 100% — Bachem AG
- Location
- Stein AG
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Today
Role overview
The Bachem Group is investing in a new planned site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland.
This step is part of the long-term strategy to expand production capacity by the end of the decade.
The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals.
- The Bachem Group is investing in a new planned site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland.
- This step is part of the long-term strategy to expand production capacity by the end of the decade.
- Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, or a degree in a natural science discipline combined with relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience or strong interest in preparing and managing GMP documentation in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment.
Key requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, or a degree in a natural science discipline combined with relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience or strong interest in preparing and managing GMP documentation in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment.
- Ability to understand, describe, and document technical processes and chemical manufacturing processes clearly and accurately.
- Native-level German and excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.
- Highly structured, accurate, and detail-oriented working style with a strong sense of accountability.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results within agreed timelines.
- Experience with MES-based Master Batch Record design or knowledge of PAS-X is an advantage; willingness to learn is essential. Our offer:
- The role offers broad exposure across global Technical Operations and Innovation Platforms and close collaboration with senior stakeholders, enabling strong professional visibility and the opportunity to shape groupwide innovation 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
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.
- Learn more about the Bachem Group and our working environment at the Bubendorf site on our website.
Company and context
- The design phase of the project offers you unique opportunities to shape the future organization.
- As a Technical Author (a) 100% you will play an important role in developing, maintaining, and ensuring the quality of GMP documentation for API manufacturing at our site in Stein.
- You will work at the interface between Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D and contribute to technology transfer, process scale-up, and the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
- With your structured and detail-oriented approach, you will help ensure compliant, robust, and efficient manufacturing operations. Your Tasks
- Prepare, review, and maintain GMP documentation for API manufacturing, including Manufacturing Instructions, SOPs, Process Validation Plans, and Validation Reports.
- Support technology transfer and scale-up activities, translating production processes into clear and compliant manufacturing documentation.
- Conduct gap and risk assessments and support the development of appropriate concepts, strategies, and rationales.
- Act as a key interface between Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D to align technical and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate documentation activities and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality documentation in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain GMP documentation in an up-to-date and compliant state during routine operations.
Additional details
- With your structured and detail-oriented approach, you will help ensure compliant, robust, and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Experience with MES-based Master Batch Record design or knowledge of PAS-X is an advantage; willingness to learn is essential.
- Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus
Notes and original content
- Your Tasks
- Your Profile
- Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
- A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus
Questions about this listing
What salary does Bachem AG offer for this role?
Bachem AG lists CHF 72'500 - 110'500 gross per year for this position in Stein AG. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Bachem AG offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Bachem AG during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Aargau?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Aargau can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Aargau's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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