Drug Product Process Scientist — Global Lifecycle Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 93,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Dublin seeks a Drug Product Process Scientist - Small Molecule to lead technical lifecycle strategies for commercial and late-stage portfolios, ensure supply continuity, launch readiness, and regulatory compliance across networks.

You will drive tech transfers, validation programs, process optimization, and network strategies with senior stakeholders worldwide. The role requires 10–20 years in pharma/biotech, drug product development, technology transfer, validation,

Qualifications

• PhD, MS or BS in a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading complex drug product manufacturing and lifecycle management.
• Experience across global manufacturing networks incl. internal sites and CMOs.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical programs with cross-functional dependencies ensuring quality, cost, timeline, and supply objectives.
• Drive technology transfers, validation, and network capability strategies.
• Own technical lifecycle strategies and roadmaps for products and networks.
• Lead risk assessments and CAPA/change control activities.
• Represent Drug Product Process Sciences in governance and senior stakeholder forums.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Education

PhD in Chemical Eng

MS in Pharma Sciences

BS in Chemistry

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Dublin seeks a Drug Product Process Scientist - Small Molecule to lead technical lifecycle strategies for commercial and late-stage portfolios, ensure supply continuity, launch readiness, and regulatory compliance across networks.

You will drive tech transfers, validation programs, process optimization, and network strategies with senior stakeholders worldwide. The role requires 10–20 years in pharma/biotech, drug product development, technology transfer, validation,