By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a

Site Digital Director (f/m/d)

We are looking for the leader of our Data, Digital and Technology (DD&T) function at our manufacturing site in Oranienburg (Germany), close to the capital Berlin. The DD&T Lead is responsible for driving the digital transformation journey to empower the site’s vision of providing high-quality medicine for people worldwide. The Site Digital Head is a member of the Site Leadership Team.

How you will contribute:

Be a motivating leader of the Data, Digital & Technology team at our Oranienburg site, delivering DD&T services to the site.

Closely partner with the operational team and other DD&T leaders and teams to collaborate on providing holistic technology solutions that enable, transform and enrich long-term business strategy and ways of working.

Responsible for day-to-day operations and continuous improvements of local DD&T function, covering people, processes, hardware, software and budget.

Chair the DD&T Site Community and champions the Data and Digital change management at site level as a member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT).

Be an active member in the global Small Molecule (SM) Operating Unit DD&T Leadership Team and support the development of the global SM Operating Unit DD&T strategy.

Responsible to build, maintain and implement the site DD&T strategic roadmap in collaboration with the site DD&T Community, Site stakeholders, site SLT and Global DD&T teams.

Develop local and global DD&T initiatives aligned with the business needs by simplifying, digitalizing, and automating the processes.

In this position you will report to the global Head of DD&T Small Molecules & Oncology Operating Unit.

What you bring to Takeda:

Many years of relevant work experience in digital manufacturing operation with responsibilities in strategy setting, people management and financial management.

Understanding in current and emerging technologies, digital, data and their potential application and translate those into business opportunities, cases, needs and implementation roadmaps.

Innovative leader, a connector with an enterprise mindset and a trusted advisor.

Team player, inclusive and collaborative with excellent communication abilities in English.

Ability to influence others to achieve a common objective.

Visionary and Strategic thinker from a business and technology standpoint with a demonstrated experience to lead and effectively drive organizational change and continuous innovation.

Strong understanding of current digital and emerging technologies, their potential application and translate those into business opportunities and implementation roadmap.

Your benefits:

Attractive and competitive salary

Open-minded and modern working environment

30 vacation days

Company pension plan

Further education and training

Company Car

Attractive Relocation Package including brokerage fees

Subsidized canteen

Subsidized sports programs

Disability insurance

Long-term account with various possible uses

Employee discounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Group accident insurance

Performance-related bonus

Long Term Incentive Plan

Trusted working hours

Employee Referral Program

Deferred compensation as desired

Global Wellbeing Program

Interactive online courses for employees' children

Parent Child Office

Employee Recognition Program 

About Us:

Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

In Oranienburg more than 800 employees produce solid drug forms (tablets and capsules). The site is also home to a pilot production facility for clinical development projects. Drug production in Oranienburg can look back on a tradition of more than 135 years. Oranienburg is located in the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Area.

How we will support you:

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.

LocationsOranienburg, Germany

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time