Technology & Innovation Lead, Process Equipment DS (f/m/d)
Core
Champion the transformation of process and manufacturing technologies for Takeda's Drug Substance (DS) network by setting technical direction, building technology visions and strategies, and enabling scalable execution.
Role type
Senior IC process engineering lead (biopharmaceutical manufacturing)
Builds
Scalable, safe, and cost-effective technical solutions for DS manufacturing plants
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Process equipment engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Biopharmaceutical engineering expertise, Process and plant engineering, Reliability engineering, cGMP/GLP regulations knowledge, ICH/FDA CMC guidance knowledge, ISPE/PDA guidance knowledge, Digitalization/Pharma 4.0 concepts, Technology scouting and benchmarking, Standards and guidelines development, Stakeholder management, Technical strategy formulation
Preferred skills
Data/analytics proficiency, Innovation-to-impact translation, Industry forum leadership
Technologies
Pharma 4.0 frameworks, Digital manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
Lead technology visions and execution roadmaps for DS equipment technologies, Scout emerging technologies and translate them into deployable initiatives, Define technical strategies for DS manufacturing support across multiple sites, Establish and lead Communities of Practice to harmonize engineering technologies, Author standards and guidelines for DS process equipment technologies, Provide technical SME support for CAPEX investment projects and vendor selection
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
