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Job Description

About the role:

Objectives of this role are threefold:

• Manufacturing Line Management in order to meet the Business Strategy Plan.

• People Management, providing leadership and strategic direction to the team.

• Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

How you will contribute:

Manufacturing Line Management:

• Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality and safety standards and production protocols.

• Optimize resources allocation to assist the department director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.

• Drive KPI definition and ensure implementation and tracking on a regular basis.

• Ensure adequate training initiatives and implement control systems on the shift to eliminate product discrepancies.

• Provide required support for event investigations from initiation to closure in a timely manner.

• Contribute to internal and external regulatory inspections, including oral defense of dossiers in inspection room.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Facilities, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, a.o.) to resolve operational issues and optimize production efficiency.

People Management:

• Lead and motivate the team, providing (strategic) guidance, training and support to ensure optimal performance and career development.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and excellence.

• Set clear objectives and provide timely feedback to facilitate professional growth.

Operational Excellence:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and optimize resource utilization.

• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other tools to identify opportunities for process optimizations and cost savings.

• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to streamline manufacturing processes and minimize downtime.

• Accountable for root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for deviations and non-conformances, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Serve as Manufacturing main point of contact / subject matter expert for product impact decisions as appropriate.

• Coordinate necessary manufacturing resources and rally support groups to resolve production-related issues.

• Ambassador of the Takeda culture in Ethics, Compliance and EHS.

What you bring to Takeda :

• Bachelor degree or higher (Master/PhD.), preferably in Biochemistry/Science/Bio-Engineering or other technical field.

• At least 5 years of experience in a position of Manufacturing/Manufacturing. Sciences/Process Engineering, preferably in pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven leadership experience (3+ years) with a track record of successfully managing teams and driving results.

• Fluent in French and English (both oral and written).

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), JDE, Minitab, SQ LIMs, Critical Farm_Citrix (OSIPI).

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools and Project Management skills.

• Master DMAIC methodology and associated statistical tools.

• Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving with process and equipment.

• Experience with automated process equipment and control.

• Broad technical knowledge in Manufacturing and more specifically in production capacity modelling.

• Experience with implementation and driving accountability through visual management.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards (incl. GMP) in the pharmaceutical industry.

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 or other status. At Takeda, we embrace diversity as a whole.

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