P2 Drug Product Technologist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Product
Dublin, Ireland · Leinster, Ireland
Posted on Feb 4, 2025

P2 Drug Product Technologist

Dublin, Leinster

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:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

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.

Job ID R0143243 Date posted 02/03/2025 Location Dublin, Leinster

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Job Description

People First - At Takeda we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people and bringing them the hope of a brighter future. It is our passion that transforms every job into meaningful action. Our people are the heart of Takeda.


For Takeda Ireland Ltd, we are looking for a


P2 Drug Product Technologist


for a full-time, permanent position at our Grange Castle location in Lucan, Dublin, Ireland.


In this role, you will be at the heart of our manufacturing processes, ensuring that all activities are performed efficiently and in compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to process improvements, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and support the introduction of new technologies.


Your tasks in detail:

  • Manufacturing Operations: Manage operations in compliance with manufacturing instructions (BMR/EBR) and SOPs.
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in problem identification, root cause analysis, and agile projects.
  • Process Introduction: Contribute to new process introductions and process validation.
  • Efficiency: Operate manufacturing and ancillary facilities efficiently.
  • Changeovers: Ensure equipment and production area changeovers are carried out.
  • Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and order in the workplace and ancillary facilities.
  • Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; Report any breaches of HSE policy or potential hazards; Participate in the site Emergency Response Team; Manage and dispose of waste according to onsite procedures.
  • Quality Systems and GMP: Participate in auditing programs; Report deviations from manufacturing processes or procedures; Produce documentation in compliance with cGMP, Health and Safety, and Environmental regulations.
  • Training: Participate in training and assessment activities.

Your profile:

  • Leaving Certificate qualification or equivalent.
  • A few years of experience in Solid Oral Dose Production, including encapsulation, tableting, dispense & blending, and primary packaging.
  • Experience in a pharmaceutical production facility.
  • Experience in automated production systems (e.g., MES, DCS) is desirable
  • Knowledge of lean methodologies is beneficial.
  • Strong planning, scheduling, and prioritization abilities.
  • Excellent documentation practices with keen attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in PC and systems skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Flexible and safety-focused mindset.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
  • Good in written and spoken English
  • Prepared for shift work to meet production demands.


What you can look forward to with us:

  • Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
  • Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
  • Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
  • Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
  • Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
  • Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
  • Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
  • Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
  • Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
  • Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.


Empowering our people to shine:
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, or any other characteristic protected by law.


If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!


For further questions, please contact: Jennifer Kriedemann | Talent Acquisition Partner | E-Mail: jennifer.kriedemann@takeda.com

Locations

Grange Castle, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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.

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

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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