Research Fellow
Core
Senior Technical Advisor driving long-term technical vision and innovation for synthetic molecules manufacturing across Takeda's global network.
Role type
Senior Technical Advisor (Strategy & Manufacturing)
Builds
Synthetic molecules manufacturing solutions and next-generation manufacturing technologies
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing (Synthetic Molecules, API, OSD, Sterile DP)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced process development, scale-up strategies, competitive intelligence, due diligence, cross-functional project leadership, manufacturing technology expertise (Synthetic Molecules, API, OSD, Sterile DP), process improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Belt certification (Agile, Lean, DMAIC), external network building, fluency in French, German, Italian, Chinese, or Japanese
Technologies
Manufacturing technology for synthetic molecules, API, Solid Oral Drug Product, and Sterile Product manufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and drive long-term technical vision for Synthetic Molecules manufacturing; build and leverage external networks across industry and academia; lead complex cross-functional projects to solve strategic manufacturing challenges; optimize manufacturing operations for productivity, yield, and cost-efficiency; provide scientific input to innovation roadmaps; conduct due diligence on new technologies and potential partnerships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
