Bachem is hiring a Data Scientist to join our Digital Manufacturing department. In this role, you will analyze manufacturing data across the full production lifecycle to deliver insights and drive improvements, while expanding our analytics capabilities in a dynamic, growing environment.
What You'll Do
- Analyze manufacturing and process data across the full production lifecycle and deliver meaningful insights for operations, engineering, and quality.
- Develop advanced analytics to support CPV, root‑cause investigations, and process improvements.
- Manage and expand Bachem’s data analytics capabilities, including dashboards, reports and ad‑hoc analyses.
- Serve as a functional expert for the PI System (PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision) and support end users in retrieving, structuring, and interpreting time‑series data.
- Contribute to end‑to‑end concepts for data pipelines connecting PI Historian, MES (PAS‑X), PCS, and other OT/IT systems to analytical or reporting platforms.
- Support investigations, risk assessments, and continued process verification with data‑driven evidence and analysis.
What We're Looking For
- University degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Hands‑on experience working with manufacturing or process data.
- Solid programming skills (e.g., Python, SQL, R) and experience with analytical or visualization tools (PI Vision, Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau).
- Ability to understand manufacturing processes and translate operational needs into data visualization, algorithms, and analytical solutions.
- Familiarity with GMP, data integrity (ALCOA+), and validation activities related to analytics and data systems.
- Dedicated, self‑driven personality who enjoys taking initiative and collaborating across a fast‑paced operational environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a GMP or regulated environment.
- Solid knowledge of German is a strong plus.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or biotech industry, ideally in process development or MSAT.
- Knowledge of MES, LIMS, or automation systems (e.g., PLC/SCADA) and how they integrate with data analytics platforms.
Technical Stack
- Python, SQL, R
- PI System (PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision), PI Vision
- Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau
- MES (PAS‑X), PCS, OT/IT systems
Team & Environment
You will join the Digital Manufacturing department within Bachem's innovative and rapidly growing environment.
Benefits & Compensation
- A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development and training opportunities.
- Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction.
- Company‑run daycare center on the Bachem Campus in Bubendorf.
- 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra‑mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus.
- Access to benefits platforms with discounts from external partners.
- A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus.
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model based in Bubendorf.
Bachem is an equal opportunity employer.
