Global Lead, Maintenance & Reliability — Plasma Systems

CHE - 8036 Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 177,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a Global Lead Maintenance & Reliability Plasma to drive engineering excellence across our manufacturing operations. You will provide strategic direction to engineering teams, oversee equipment, systems, and processes to meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

You will lead multiple engineering teams, develop long-term manufacturing strategies, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering or related leadership roles.
• Ability to mentor engineering managers in a complex matrixed org.
• Strong strategic planning translating priorities into engineering plans.
• Proven track record managing budgets, resources, and projects.
• Solid understanding of QA, regulatory, and EHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to multiple engineering teams.
• Develop and implement long-term manufacturing engineering strategies.
• Oversee design, construction, testing, operation, and optimization of systems.
• Lead complex projects within timelines, budgets, and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Manage engineering budgets and resource planning.
• Partner with stakeholders and communicate priorities.
• Develop engineering capabilities through talent development and policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Engineering leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a Global Lead Maintenance & Reliability Plasma to drive engineering excellence across our manufacturing operations. You will provide strategic direction to engineering teams, oversee equipment, systems, and processes to meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

You will lead multiple engineering teams, develop long-term manufacturing strategies, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory