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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
At Takeda, Quality has always been a priority for us, throughout our long history. Today, what we do in Global Quality touches every part of our diverse organization. It’s reflected in our end-to-end Quality Management System that encompasses R&D, Manufacturing & Distribution, Commercial, Vaccines and our BioLife Plasma collection network. When you’re a part of our team, you’ll do meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of patients. Learn more about us and explore the opportunities to build a remarkable career.
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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
QA Manager - Supplier Management (f/m/d)
In this crucial role, you will oversee quality activities for alliances and contracting, manage quality agreements, handle supplier notifications, and maintain the supplier management system for global vaccine suppliers. This role supports global supplier management oversight for Qdenga and established vaccine programs, and interfaces with supplier qualification activities from beginning through the entire lifecycle.
How you will contribute:
Manage quality agreements, supplier change notifications and maintainaccurate supplier management system records
Support global supplier oversight for Qdenga and other established vaccines programs
Lead supplier qualification activities, including initial qualifications and lifecycle management
Ensure timely implementation of changes by collaborating with the Supplier Notification of Change (SNC) team
Manage the establishment and maintenance of quality-related contracts
Partner with stakeholders and internal team members to enhance quality and compliance, at VBU global suppliers and contract testing labs
In this position you will report to the Head of External Quality Vaccines.
What you bring to Takeda:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy or related field
5+ years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance and/or Compliance within GMP environment
Experience working in GMP laboratories preferred biological labs or Quality Control labs
In-depth understanding of suppliers and contract-labs for informed, timely decision-making
Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and clear communication skills
Excellent English and German language skills
What we offer you:
About Us:
Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines.
In Singen, around 1,200 employees specialize in the production of liquid, semi-solid and freeze-dried medicines. Singen is the only production site in the global Takeda network for the manufacture of our new vaccine. Takeda Singen is a regionally significant employer and has been awarded the independent Top Employer certificate several years in a row. The site is characterized by its high level of diversity (e.g.,more than55 nationalities and over 40% of leaders are women), its long company history and its excellent development opportunities. The town of Singen (Hohentwiel) islocated on the beautiful Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg with a view of the Alps andclose proximity to France, Liechtenstein,Austria, and Switzerland.
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.
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