Head of Manufacturing Sciences (Upstream, Downstream and Lab)

Job description

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 Description

The Head of Manufacturing Science is responsible for leading and managing the Manufacturing Sciences department on site.

This role Act as an interface and contribute to the Global Manufacturing Sciences community within Takeda.

Contribute to the local Senior Leadership Team of the Takeda Singapore site.

Establish a lean and efficient organization under special consideration of the Takeda Leadership expectations.

Lead process improvement programs and innovative technologies (for eg, Process Analytical Technology) as part of the Takeda organization.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead the Manufacturing Sciences team in driving results and deliverables, to support site and global Manufacturing Sciences objectives
• As a member and active participant of the site Senior Leadership Team, to provide opinions and insights for strategic decisions
• Responsible for process monitoring and the fulfilment of all quality systems and policies as process owner
• Support all departments – act as process / product technical subject matter expert (SME) – generally and specifically in projects, investigations and problem solving
• Responsible for preparation and updating the department budget and fulfilment of budget targets
• Responsible for the hiring and training of new team members
• Identify, support and coach development of technical expertise within the organization
• Mentor and guide the Manufacturing Sciences team to build a succession pipeline
• Act as Singapore representative within the global Manufacturing Sciences network, for collaboration and project team governance.
  
  
• To represent the Manufacturing Sciences team and the site in all internal and external audits.
  
  
• To represent the Manufacturing Sciences team and site in industry networks and meetings.
  
  
• Drives the continuous improvement of all processes and workflows to yield stable, lean and efficient manufacturing and business processes to achieve an efficient and lean organization by applying innovative, creative and purpose driven solutions.
  
  
• Function as a key member of the receiving unit team for process technology transfer activities.
  
  
• Responsibility to adhere to any applicable EHS requirements.
  
  
• Commitment to a fair and respectful relationship to others and behaviour in accordance with Takeda’s Code of Conduct.
  
  
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience or Master’s/PhD degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
  
  
• In depth knowledge of compliance guidelines and experience in interacting with regulatory authorities and official bodies such as FDA, EMA, etc.
  
  
• Experience in small scale requirements to support site manufacturing activities, new product introduction, product characterization and small-scale validation.
  
  
• Experience in large scale requirements for new product introduction, technology transfer, biologics manufacturing and process validation.
  
  
• Has good knowledge in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
  
  

Key Skills And Competencies

• Strong knowledge in large scale new product introduction, technology transfer, biologics manufacturing and process validation.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of cell biology, biochemistry, protein purification for large scale manufacturing processes.
  
  
• Strong leadership skills with prior people management experience.
  
  
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills, able to coach and guide the team in resolving process issues.
  
  
• Team worker/able to work in matrix environment both locally and globally
• Independent worker/self starter
• Strong analytical skills including critical and objective /logical thinking
• Strong leadership and communication skills especially in working with different cultures /hierarchy levels
• Good communication, organizational and presentation skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Strategic mindset to support site strategies

More About Singapore, Woodlands Site

Takeda's Singapore biologics manufacturing facility focuses on manufacturing potentially life-saving medicines for patients suffering from rare blood disorders such as Hemophilia A and B.

As part of the company’s Biologics Operating Unit network, the site is Takeda’s only biologics drug substance manufacturing facility in Asia.

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products, and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members.

As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way.

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
  
  This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
  
  
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
  
  
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
  
  
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours.
  
  
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
  
  

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.

Required Skill Profession

Manufacturing & Production