Head of Manufacturing Sciences

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Job Description

Are you seeking a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire and support your career?

Join us as Head of Manufacturing Sciences for the Vienna site. At Takeda, we are committed to operating our business in a manner that protects the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, the communities in which we work, live, and serve, as well as the environment and its natural resources. This is how we support our business priorities and mission of creating Better Health and a Brighter Future for patients worldwide.

The Vienna manufacturing site, Takeda’s largest, proudly stands on more than 70 years of expertise and breakthrough innovations for our patients, including plasma-derived therapies and biologics. More than twenty different products leave the Vienna site and reach patients in the local market and over 100 countries worldwide.

Reporting to: Vienna Site Head

Primary Duties:

• Lead the Vienna site’s Manufacturing Sciences (MSci) organization.
• Ensure robust and stable manufacturing processes for proteinaceous products.
• Oversee Manufacturing Process Life Validation Cycle (Optimization, PPQ, CPV).
• Drive yield monitoring, forecasts, and improvement strategies.
• Manage MSci Process Labs.
• Contribute to site operational performance and strategy as part of the Site Leadership Team (SLT).

Operational Activities:

• Oversee all activities related to the Manufacturing Process Life Cycle.
• Drive yield planning, tracking, and improvement for plasma-related products.
• Manage MSci Process Labs’ efficiency.
• Develop strategies to reduce deviations, stabilize processes, and improve yields.
• Promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and DE&I within MSci.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and GMP standards.
• Monitor MSci performance using visual management systems.
• Lead and develop a team of MSci leaders.
• Collaborate with other GMS/GQ departments and the global MSci community.
• Drive digitalization and automation of processes and lab operations.

Leadership:

• Develop high-performing MSci teams.
• Leverage digital data and technology for departmental transformation.
• Develop a robust succession pipeline for key positions.
• Establish a positive, safe work environment.
• Set and coordinate MSci goals to meet site metrics and strategic imperatives.
• Support decision-making processes and act as a role model.

Strategic Activities:

• Monitor and analyze KPIs for improvement opportunities.
• Establish strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Execute value-creation initiatives for OPEX improvement.
• Manage the MSci budget within constraints.
• Support the development of the MSci department towards digitalization.
• Foster a modern working environment and exceptional Employee Experience.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Required:
• Master’s degree in biotechnology, pharmacy, bio-/chemistry, or equivalent.
• 10-15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in biotechnology.
• Strong knowledge of (Plasma) manufacturing processes and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, management, and project management skills.
• Fluency in English; conversational German.
• Preferred:
• Knowledge of fractionation & purification of plasma proteins.
• Knowledge of US, EU, and ICH GMP guidelines.
• Understanding of Quality Management and GxP principles.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• High resilience and professional leadership capabilities.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Proven change management skills.
• Strong language skills in German and English for technical materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Complexity and Problem Solving:

• Understand plasma-derived therapies and their manufacturing processes.
• Decisive issue resolution and management of escalations.
• Prioritize local and global strategic and operational issues.

Internal and External Contacts

Takeda Internal contacts:

• All Vienna Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS)/Global Quality (GQ) functions:), Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, EHS, HR, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Data, Digital &Technology
• All local and global MSci teams across Takeda
• Global MSci Quality
• Regulatory Affairs

External contacts:

• Industry Organizations
• Consultants
• Suppliers
• Universities & Academic Associations

Other Job Requirements

• Onsite
• Limited travel of approx. 10 %

What Takeda can offer you:

A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 8062 – gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) – the actual salary depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

• Family-friendly company environment; Support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
• Comprehensive training programs
• In-house job rotation program
• In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers
• Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Takeda Resource Groups
• Medical checkups
• Free vaccination program
• Fitness Center

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. 

Locations

AUT – Wien – Industriestrasse 72

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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