Global Lead, Maintenance & Reliability (Plasma)

Takeda; Opfikon; On-site; CHF 177,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a Global Lead Maintenance & Reliability Plasma to drive engineering excellence across manufacturing operations. You will provide strategic direction, oversee equipment, systems, and processes, and align engineering strategies with Takeda’s business objectives.

The role requires leadership of multiple engineering teams, budgeting, project delivery, and compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in manufacturing/engineering, preferably pharma/regulated environments.
• Proven ability to translate business goals into actionable strategies and plans.
• Strong budget, resource, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to multiple engineering teams and managers.
• Develop and implement long-term manufacturing engineering strategies.
• Oversee the design, construction, testing, operation, and optimization of equipment and systems.
• Lead complex projects with timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and environmental health & safety standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, and investment planning for strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate engineering priorities effectively.
• Develop capabilities through talent development and policy implementation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Engineering management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & financial planning

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Job description

Takeda in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a Global Lead Maintenance & Reliability Plasma to drive engineering excellence across manufacturing operations. You will provide strategic direction, oversee equipment, systems, and processes, and align engineering strategies with Takeda’s business objectives.

The role requires leadership of multiple engineering teams, budgeting, project delivery, and compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.