Senior Product Leader, CMC

Bachem

. Assume overall accountability for the commercial success of one or more products following handover from CMC Development .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesSenior💰 $150,560 - $207,020 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional teams and managing product lifecycle strategies within the biopharma and chemical industries, with a strong focus on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and budget management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cross-Functional LeadershipBiopharma Industry ExperienceRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeBudget Management SkillsSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Chemical Process DevelopmentProduct Manufacturing Under cGMPsOperational ExcellenceCAPEX Project ManagementGlobal Transfer of Manufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStakeholder EngagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS TeamsMS ProjectSAPSalesforceMasterControl

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAPMP

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaCDMOChemical IndustryGMP RegulationsSupply Chain Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assume overall accountability for the commercial success of one or more products following handover from CMC Development
Lead and integrate operational activities and CMC lifecycle strategy with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Operations, and customer stakeholders
Oversee and optimize end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain processes to ensure on-time, in-full delivery
Serve as the central point of contact for major cross-functional product decisions and escalations
Lead the cross-functional Product Team and address resource or capacity needs
Resolve production disruptions, deviations, and urgent product-related issues through cross-functional problem-solving
Act as the primary customer-facing representative and maintain communication across stakeholder levels
Maintain overall product budget responsibility and support CAPEX planning, equipment implementation, and commercial production ramp-up
Promote safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement while improving process efficiency, product quality, and cost performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical/scientific discipline
10+ years of biopharma/CDMO/chemical industry experience
5+ years of proven matrix or line leadership experience with a track record of customer-facing management roles within the chemical and/or life science industry
Experience with CAPEX projects (preferred)
Leadership in cross-functional teams without line-management authority
Strong knowledge of chemical process development, product manufacturing under cGMPs (small- and large-scale), supply chain management, and regulatory compliance topics
Proven proficiency in the development and global transfer of manufacturing processes
In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards and GMP regulations
Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and to collaborate across diverse teams
Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and operational excellence
Proficiency in MS Office/Teams and MS Project
Advanced knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, MasterControl, or similar CRM, QMS, or business software
MBA, PMP or similar certification (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan with employer contribution
Paid vacation, personal and sick days