
Digital Technology Director
Bachem
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $141,760 - $194,920 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
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