Digital Technology Partner, R&D

Role Overview

• Co ‑ create the digital strategy and multi ‑ year roadmap for R&D together with the R&D Leadership Team
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, lab automation, advanced analytics, data platforms) to unlock scientific and operational value
• Represent IT in the R&D leadership context, ensuring alignment with global IT strategy, architecture and cybersecurity standards
• Drive portfolio prioritization and ensure digital investments support R&D’s strategic objectives and value creation
• Act as the primary strategic partner for all digital topics within R&D and a trusted advisor to scientific and operational leaders
• Develop deep understanding of R&D end ‑ to ‑ end processes and proactively translate needs into digital solutions that improve productivity, quality and speed
• Ensure cross ‑ functional alignment across sites and global teams to maximize reuse, scalability and standardization of digital solutions
• Co ‑ manage the shared R&D/IT budget for the digital roadmap, ensuring transparent prioritization, cost effectiveness and value realization
• Own and evolve the digital technology landscape for R&D, including applications, platforms, data models, automation tools and integrations
• Act as product owner/solution lead for key R&D systems, ensuring lifecycle success from strategy → implementation → run → retirement
• Ensure successful delivery by coordinating with architecture, delivery, cybersecurity and vendors, manage external partners and serve as escalation point for critical issues
• Drive change management, adoption and digital literacy, embedding training, onboarding and communications into each initiative

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Life Sciences, Engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in digital strategy, business partnering, product ownership, or technology leadership, ideally within an R&D or scientific environment
• Strong understanding of laboratory and research processes, scientific data flows and digital tools used in R&D (ELN, LIMS, CDS, SDMS, automation platforms, analytics environments, etc.)
• Experience in a CMO/CDMO or regulated environment (GxP) is a strong advantage
• Solid grasp of enterprise architecture, data integrity, cybersecurity and modern digital delivery models.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• 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
• Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus