Associate Director-Process Engineer SM API Process Sci

Takeda • Boston, MA

100d • $153,600 - $241,340

About The Position

As an Associate Director-Process Engineer SM API Process Sci, you will provide process engineering support in batch or continuous API platforms through application of chemical engineering and process chemistry fundamentals from clinical to commercial stage. You will also Integrate mechanistic modelling, process simulation, and analysis into current and future processes (as part of product Life-Cycle Management) to enhance process understanding and controls. You will Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to equipment and processes as a core member of a cross-functional process team and provide support to marketing applications for Global markets as well as play a key role in responding to RtQs from Global Health Authorities.

Requirements

• MS/PhD in Chemical or Process Engineering or Pharmaceutical Engineering.
• At least 5+ years’ experience in a cGMP environment.
• At least 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in small molecules is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.
• Strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients build reputation and trust.

Nice To Haves

• Creating the environment that inspires and enables people.
• Focusing on the few priorities and provide superior results.
• Elevating capabilities for now and the future.

Responsibilities

• Leads the GMSci, Global Process Science, Small Molecules API Manufacturing Science organization.
• Provides strong leadership for API Manufacturing Process Characterization, Technology Transfer from/to external CMOs and/or internal manufacturing sites.
• Leads projects within Takeda product portfolio, both development and commercial, to support Small Molecules API Manufacturing Sciences activities.
• Develops and implements strategies for the continuous improvement on the manufacturing of Marketed Products in the late phase of the product life cycle.
• Leads the team to implement the manufacturing strategy for key Takeda products at internal manufacturing network and external CMOs.
• Leads the effort to create systems and procedures for best practice in commercial technology transfer, process validation.
• Accountable for successful collaboration with other functions within GMS such as API in Onco&ES SM OpU, Network strategy in Strategy & Business Excellence.
• Effectively communicate Global Manufacturing Sciences visions across the functions.
• Utilize root cause analysis techniques to investigate process and equipment issues and deliver robust and sustainable corrective and preventative actions in a cross-functional team.
• Provide SME support for Due Diligence of M&A and other in-licensing activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Accrual of up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees