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.
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)
GMP certificate Bachem SA (Succursale de Vionnaz)
GMP compliance certificate of our Vionnaz site.
Japanese accreditation as foreign manufacturer
Official japanese accreditation as foreign manufacturer for our Vionnaz site.