Global Lead, Drug Substance Downstream Tech & Innovation

Takeda; Wien; Presencial; EUR 157 000 - 247 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Takeda is seeking a Process Technology & Innovation Lead – DS Downstream to define and drive the global technology strategy for Drug Substance Downstream manufacturing. You will lead advanced process technologies, automation, digital solutions and AI-enabled capabilities across Takeda’s network to strengthen competitiveness, efficiency and resilience.

You will shape future manufacturing capabilities, build strategic partnerships, and oversee governance, deployment and lifecycle management of

Qualificações

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a chemical/biopharma field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 15+ years in pharma/biopharma manufacturing, MSAT, or tech leadership.
• Experience leading technology strategies, innovation portfolios, and large-scale transformations.
• Proven ability to evaluate, industrialize and scale innovative process technologies, automation and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with experience creating investment proposals and business cases.
• Experience operating in global matrix organizations with cross-functional leadership.
• Strong people leadership and talent development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and strategic problem-solving for executive leadership.
• Fluency in English with engagement in industry networks and partnerships.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the global process technology and innovation strategy for Drug Substance Downstream manufacturing.
• Lead the innovation portfolio across process technologies, automation, digital solutions and AI applications.
• Oversee identification, evaluation, industrialization and scaling of transformative technologies.
• Establish and govern the downstream technology blueprint and future manufacturing architecture.
• Drive measurable improvements in robustness, productivity, cost efficiency, sustainability, quality and supply reliability.
• Chair the Process Technology and Innovation Governance Board and oversee roadmaps and investments.
• Build and lead cross-functional innovation networks and strategic partnerships.
• Advise Global MSAT and GSQ leadership on emerging technologies and transformation opportunities.
• Foster a culture of innovation and represent Takeda externally.

Conhecimentos

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Formação académica

Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Takeda is seeking a Process Technology & Innovation Lead – DS Downstream to define and drive the global technology strategy for Drug Substance Downstream manufacturing. You will lead advanced process technologies, automation, digital solutions and AI-enabled capabilities across Takeda’s network to strengthen competitiveness, efficiency and resilience.

You will shape future manufacturing capabilities, build strategic partnerships, and oversee governance, deployment and lifecycle management of