Bachem

Digital Technology Director

Bachem

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: CaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $141,760 - $194,920 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Shape how digital technology supports US operations
  • Work with site leaders and global IT to turn business priorities into practical technology plans
  • Deliver measurable business benefits through digitalization
  • Lead and align teams using matrix leadership
  • Set priorities, enable collaboration, and drive strong execution
  • Work with site leadership to define and deliver site level digital and IT priorities aligned with global IT and OT strategies
  • Build and maintain technology roadmaps covering applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, connectivity, and IT / OT integration
  • Ensure digital technology needs are considered early in capital projects and site expansions
  • Oversee reliable and compliant IT services across infrastructure, applications, and user services
  • Act as a close partner and escalation point for site and regional leadership
  • Support audit and inspection readiness by identifying technology risks early and driving effective mitigation

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field
  • Seven or more years of experience in IT leadership roles, ideally in pharma, biotech, chemical, or industrial manufacturing
  • Proven experience defining and delivering digital or technology roadmaps with clear business impact
  • Experience working in regulated environments, GxP experience highly desired
  • Strong knowledge of IT service management, infrastructure, and application lifecycle management
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing IT and OT and digital operations systems such as MES, LIMS, EBR, and shop floor solutions
  • Familiarity with digital manufacturing and Pharma 4.0 concepts including real time data, equipment integration, analytics, and automation
  • Experience leading cross functional initiatives in multi-site environments
  • Ability to work with senior leaders and influence without direct authority
Benefits
  • competitive pay
  • annual performance bonus
  • generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • paid vacation
  • personal and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
digital technologyIT service managementinfrastructure managementapplication lifecycle managementtechnology roadmapsmanufacturing ITOT systemsMESLIMSautomation
Soft Skills
matrix leadershipcollaborationexecutioninfluence without authorityprioritizationrisk identificationteam alignmentcommunicationstrategic planningcross-functional leadership
Certifications
Master’s degree in computer scienceMaster’s degree in information systemsMaster’s degree in engineering