Specialist, Manufacturing Sciences and Analytical Technologies - Cell Therapies

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 20, 2024

Specialist, Manufacturing Sciences and Analytical Technologies - Cell Therapies

Boston, Massachusetts
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

At Takeda, we strive to provide transformational opportunities for every member of our team, and we empower our people to take charge of their futures. In an environment that fosters lifelong learning and a growth mindset, you’ll have the support you need to thrive — at work and beyond.

Job ID R0139701 Date posted 12/18/2024 Location Boston, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Specialist, Manufacturing Sciences and Analytical Technologies - Cell Therapies

Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, you can be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as a Specialist, MSAT, in our Cambridge office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The Cell Therapy manufacturing team in Cambridge, MA, is establishing internal capabilities to manufacture several parallel cell therapy programs for in-human clinical studies. This position’s primary role is to provide scientific and technical input in bringing these programs to patients, focusing on the qualification and optimization of processes deployed in manufacturing. In this role, you will be expected to work within the Manufacturing Science and Analytical Technology (MSAT) Team, working with Development, Technical Operations, and Quality to onboard new processes and instrumentation and engineer them towards robust deployment and implementation in GMP.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Support process and technology transfers, change management, technical deviation, and technical process support for cell therapy projects.
  • Independently design and execute experiments to support process evaluation and technology transfer.
  • Identify aspects required for GMP compliance and perform experiments to validate the changes.
  • Author and execute qualification and validation protocols, working with the Technical Operation and Quality Team.
  • Develop and manage tools and templates that can be used to assess the impact and criticality of parameters and attributes.
  • Revise and edit master batch records using an Electronic Batch Record (EBR) platform.
  • Support operator training and act as the manufacturing process SME
  • Author and execute Life Cycle Management process activities and define/coordinate the related Change Control Activities
  • Assist in integrating and implementing digital data enterprises, including electronic Batch Records and data systems.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Education and Experience:

Specialist, MSAT:

  • Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biology, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 1+ years relevant cell processing or aseptic processing experience in Manufacturing or Process Development (direct experience working with CAR-T is preferred) or master’s degree in chemistry, biotechnology, biology, engineering or related pharmaceutical science.
  • Previous hands-on experience in a cGMP or clinically regulated environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets strongly preferred.
  • Manufacturing experience in biopharmaceutical operations, preferably involving cell cultures or Regenerative Medicines.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Teamwork – Ability to work well in a highly cross-functional team environment.
  • Communication - Able to expresses one’s self clearly and concisely within team; documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; timely and effectively communicates issues to supervisor
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems and determine causes and possible solutions using appropriate information.
  • Organization – Exercises good time management and prioritization skills and can successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Motivated – Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work is generally performed in a GMP manufacturing facility and may require extended periods of standing (4 hours)
  • Ability to lift, pull, or push equipment requiring up to 25-50 lbs. of force.
  • Ability to work onsite 5 days a week.
  • Ability to work weekends when necessary.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

67,900.00 - 106,700.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

Where you fit in

Our team at Takeda is tackling some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. As the newest member of our Research team, you’ll conduct purposeful, meaningful work on groundbreaking modalities that may lead to breakthrough drugs.

With our deep investment in next-generation technologies, you’ll have the resources and support to do your best work. As a part of our team, you’ll connect with brilliant minds inside and outside of Takeda. We are committed to collaborating with academia and emerging biotech companies to expand our reach and impact in cell therapy, gene therapy and data sciences.

Our team’s wide-ranging expertise includes medicinal chemistry, genomics datasets, immunofluorescence, high content imaging, flow cytometry, transcriptional profiling, multi-step synthesis, multimodal genetics, pharmacokinetics and much more. Whatever area inspires you, your work will support the progression of an innovative, industry-leading discovery pipeline and make an impact that matters to patients and society.

A career in Research at Takeda will give you everything you need to succeed professionally — and make a difference to patients, people and the planet.

  • Design and carry out experiments

  • Manage multiple projects

  • Document data

  • Mentor other scientists

Along with incredibly passionate colleagues, there’s a clear commitment to invest in the best facilities and the right equipment needed to successfully perform world-class science.

Christina Alves - Head of Biotherapeutics Process Development

Our pipeline

Our internal research capabilities and external partnerships contribute to an R&D engine that has produced exciting new molecular entities (NMEs) across our core Therapeutic Areas. Check out our pipeline and see how we’ll continue delivering a steady stream of next-generation therapies.

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What we believe in

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

Working at Takeda

  • 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.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

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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