Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda.

Join us as a Engineering Technology Lead (Fill/Finish Drug Product Engineering) in our office in Zurich Opfikon, Switzerland.

OVERVIEW

Champion transformation of engineering, manufacturing and facility technologies and innovation at Takeda and the biopharmaceutical industry; actively participates in key industry forums and applicable societiesScout innovation and develop new facility and equipment technologies in collaboration with MFG Science and Pharm Sci for all fill/finish drug product manufacturing and engineering technologiesEngage key internal stakeholders and collaborate on new technology design and implementation programs (Partner with MS, R&D, OP Us, Regions, SBE)Sets technical direction relating to fill/finish drug product engineering technologies and establish key engineering and technology standardsExecute innovation projects, provide support to FEED (Front End Engineering Design) and capital programs, coordinate activities with OP U and Regional teams

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides innovation solutions in engineering and manufacturing network for fill/finish drug product facilities and engineering processProvide Engineering support for new technologies concepts from Pharm Sci & Manufacturing SciLead, coordinate and develop engineering implementation and execution road map for new technology introductionBuild relationship and develop working process with MFG Sci, Pharm Sci innovation leadersLead and establish technology groups, CoPs leading to harmonize engineering technologies across manufacturing sites and ensure sharing and application of best practices and expertiseTechnical support to CAPEX investment projects and investment applicationsOwner of GE guidelines & templates for specific responsibilities of technologiesTechnology scouting at international conferences and eventsLeading Project or Working teams to provide innovation projectsTechnology team participation in concept design / scope-definition (feasibilities, feed /value Eng., vendor audits & selection) for critical cGMP aspectsLiaising with ISIT, Innovation, Procurement and all other stakeholders involved in the development of existing and future technology solutions

DIMENSIONS & ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise (Breadth and depth of knowledge, application and complexity of technical knowledge)

Industry recognized Subject Matter Experts for drug product fill/finish sterile and non-sterile facilities and engineering processIn-Depth regulatory, quality and engineering expertise and experience in manufacturing, engineering and facility process and trends to continuously develop new technologiesProvides technical expertise for engineering disciplines in support of Operating Units including external partners / Sites / Projects and other functions outside of GMS (R&D & Corporate Facilities)

Leadership (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, influencing others, managing change)

Incumbent thinks more broadly and uses this insight to challenge, adapt or transform current approaches/ways of doing thingsAble to provide strategic direction and road map to evaluate, test/pilot, recommend and implement key areas of technologies collaborating with internal and external stakeholdersExcellent stakeholder, communication and change management skillsStrong focus on delivering results with a service excellence, dependability first mindset and collaboration skills

Decision-making and Autonomy (The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions, autonomy in decision-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-solving)

Partner with key stakeholders to develop robust business cases and leads validation of benefits realizationWork collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to recommend key technology solutions to Engineering/GMS LeadershipProvides technology expertise and accountable for successful implementation and execution plans

Interaction (The span and nature of one’s engagement with others when performing one’s job, internal and external relationships)

Effectively collaborates with customers (including members of Innovation and Digital teams across functions) to understand issues and opportunities and partners with them to drive improvementsGlobal / enterprise outlook bringing in trends and developments for proper evaluationExperienced in working in an intercultural; global, regional and site teamsGMS Eng Leadership and GMS LeadersSite/OpU/Region Engineering Center of Practice (CoP) forums and teamsOther functional leaders and engineering teams in Regions and OpUsInteracts with organizations outside of Takeda to understand industry trends and best technology and practices and adopts recommended technology that supports Takeda Transformation to a leader in bio-pharmaceuticals.  Influence external organizations and serve as an Engineering Technology ambassador for Takeda

Innovation (The required level of scientific knowledge, knowledge sharing, innovation and risk taking)

Respected internal SME for areas of engineering and process technologiesLeads conversation in industry trends across industry peers and presents at industry forums (e.g., ISPE, PDA, etc)

Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment, cultural considerations)

Technical knowledge of Plasma Derive, Biologics and Small Molecule facility, engineering and manufacturing process highly desiredGlobal regulatory and quality experience in design, development and implementation of new engineering solutions and technology – able to navigate regulatory challenges and familiar with global requirements

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Technical, Scientific and/or Engineering degree with 15 years of technical experience or an advanced degree in a scientific/technical discipline with 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical engineering or similar industryExperience in Engineering Technologies supporting product development and/or manufacturing (both highly preferred).Recognized as an expert or leader in their specific field.Experience in global process and facility engineering and the associated regulatory and quality requirements.Strong knowledge of cGMP/GLP regulations, ICH, FDA CMC, ISPE and PDA Guidance Documents is preferred.Strong technical, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.Knowledge of techniques utilized in the pharmaceutical sciences.Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills, required.Recognized externally as an expert (e.g., leads industry forums or invited speaker at conferences)

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Discover more at takedajobs.com.  

What Takeda Can Offer You

To further support and inspire our employees, our benefits include: Competitive basic salary, Car Allowance, Annual Bonus, Contributory Pension Scheme, Private Health Cover and Life Assurance.

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