Center of competence for small molecule APIs

Bachem Vionnaz

A high‑capacity GMP site for small molecules and Peptides, combining advanced chemistry, large-scale liquid phase synthesis and strong global API supply.

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2001

Joined Bachem Group

125+

Employees

200+ tons

Annual API output

Vionnaz: Center of competence in large-scale liquid phase synthesis for generic APIs and amino acid derivatives

This site delivers high‑capacity GMP manufacturing of small molecules, generic APIs, short Peptides, and amino acid derivatives. With advanced chemical processes and highly automated production, it supports over 200 tons of annual API output, including sustainable, solvent‑free propofol manufacturing for global supply.

Key information

Location: Rte du Simplon 22, 1895 Vionnaz, Switzerland

Foundation year: 1973

Employees: 125+

Last Audit: 2025 (Swissmedic)

Our capabilities

  • Development and production of amino acid derivatives and small molecule APIs under GMP
  • Scale-up and industrialization (pilot plants & large volume chemical vessels)
  • Liquid Phase Peptide Synthesis (LPPS)
  • Chiral synthesis
  • High temperature reactions
  • Multi-purpose plant
  • Advanced analytical capabilities
  • Process and analytical development capabilities

Services on site

Drug substance manufacturing

Manufacturing of amino acid derivatives

Manufacturing of cosmetic Peptides

Manufacturing of Peptides for medical devices

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Official licenses and certificates

Manufacturing license Bachem SA (Vionnaz)

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GMP certificate Bachem SA (Succursale de Vionnaz)

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GMP compliance certificate of our Vionnaz site.

Japanese accreditation as foreign manufacturer

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Official japanese accreditation as foreign manufacturer for our Vionnaz site.