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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:
As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.
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About Takeda
”Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World” is the purpose of a company. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We’re looking for like-minded professionals to join us.
Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company’s founding. Takeda-ism incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual for the role of Manufacturing Operational Excellence Manager for Production Readiness at our new Osaka plasma project. This role is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of all operational readiness activities. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing science, supply chain, and DD&T groups to ensure the production e-Tools and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) are prepared for the facility's launch. Key responsibilities include the development of procedures, training programs, production scheduling tools, and batch records, as well as supporting cleaning, sterilization, and process validation activities in production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of operational readiness activities, including the development of procedures, training programs, production scheduling tools, and batch records.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing science, supply chain, DD&T, and quality groups to ensure seamless integration and readiness of production e-Tools and MES.
Implement a continuous improvement framework to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of operational readiness activities.
Coordinate and support execution readiness activities for cleaning, sterilization, and process validation in the production environment.
Monitor the progress of operational readiness activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Develop and execute a robust checking mechanism to ensure that all operational readiness components meet the required specifications and regulations.
Facilitate cross-functional communication to align operational readiness efforts with overall facility goals.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in operational excellence and readiness within a plasma manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of industry principles, methodologies, and tools.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex, large-scale readiness initiatives in a regulated plasma manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in guiding cross-functional teams and interfacing with engineering, manufacturing science, supply chain, DD&T and quality groups.
Strategic thinker with the ability to bring structure to complex problems and devise effective readiness strategies.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, capable of conveying complex readiness plans and activities in a clear and actionable manner.
Education and/or experience
Advanced degree in engineering or science (e.g., Master of Science) is required.
At least 7 years of experience in the life sciences industry, with a minimum of 5 years in operational roles focused on manufacturing operational readiness or similar functions.
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred, as is Six Sigma or Lean certification.
Experience with facility start-up program, qualification & validation execution, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and production e-Tools development is highly desirable.
Physical Demands
In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
Working Environment
Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment. Will work in a cold, wet environment. Must be able to work overtime as required (APPLICABLE TO SNE only). May be required to work in a confined area. Some clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.
Other Job Requirements
Availability to travel as needed to coordinate with various stakeholders and to receive specialized training & benchmarking.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:
Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year
Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.
Important Notice concerning working conditions:
It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.
It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.
Inclusion
Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.Collaboration
A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.Innovation
Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.Top Workplace
Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.Work-Life
Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.Empowerment
Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.
Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.
We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.
Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.
Integrity
Fairness
Honesty
Perseverance
Patient
Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.
People
Create an exceptional people experience.
Planet
Protect our planet.
Data & Digital
Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.
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