CMC Project Leader

About the Role The CMC Project Leader coordinates and proactively manages ongoing API manufacturing campaigns for Bachem's biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients. This role reports to the Director and serves as a key liaison with customers and internal cross-functional teams (Sales, QC, QA, Logistics, Production). The role ensures client milestones and deliverables are met efficiently and on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Lead project teams (3-10 internal and external members) for customers and in-house R&D operationally.
• Act as business lead in ongoing collaborations: contract negotiation, business proposals and forecasting, and risk-sharing options.
• Ensure project scope is adhered to and deliverables meet timelines, accounting for customer agreements.
• Serve as go-to person for project-related tasks and issues, aligned with PM Guide.
• Structure, lead, and monitor activities with project team using available tools and systems.
• Represent Bachem in project contexts to senior/executive customer leadership.
• Report accurate project data in CRM and document exchange platforms (Salesforce, Teams).
• Partner with senior leadership to secure capacity and support for customer projects.
• Compile accurate, fit-for-purpose documentation (minutes, plans, actions, summaries, options) using templates.
• Identify opportunities to expand scope and present to customers to generate additional business.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or similar) required.
• Master’s Degree in Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or similar), MBA/PMP or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in (bio-)pharma/CDMO/chemical industry with bachelor’s; or minimum 4 years with master’s.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a customer-facing role or CMC project management.
• Basic knowledge of clinical development and regulatory filings for drug substances; GMP understanding.
• Experience with diverse customers (small/biotech and large); financial understanding of customer accounts.
• Familiarity with drug substance characterization (HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, MS, GC-MS, AAA, CHN).
• Excellent computer skills: MS Office, CRM (Salesforce), Document Control (Master Control), SharePoint/ShareFile, ERP/SAP or CRM, MS Project.
• Ability to organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; proactive, solution-focused communicator.
• Detail-oriented, independent worker with strong time management; cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of CMC documents for IND/NDA filings and API development; contracts and agreements (NDAs, Supply and Quality Agreements, RFPs).
• PMP certification preferred.

Nice to Have

• PMP certification (PMI) preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base annual salary range: $108,613.70–$149,343.83.
• Annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, paid vacation, personal and sick days.