Global Tech & Innovation Lead, Drug Substance

CHE - 8036 Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 159,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich is seeking a senior engineering leader to transform Drug Substance process and manufacturing technologies. You will set technical direction, craft roadmaps, and harmonize standards across a global network while ensuring regulatory, quality, and environmental safety adherence.

You will drive DS technology strategies, lead cross-site teams, and advance digital manufacturing initiatives with data-driven decisions, strengthening capacity, robustness,

Qualifications

• 12+ years in biopharmaceutical engineering or similar industry.
• Deep expertise in Drug Substance equipment technologies and global standards.
• Fluent English, strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology visions, strategies, and roadmaps for DS equipment technologies.
• Benchmark against peers, drive standardization, and govern tech frameworks.
• Build and lead Communities of Practice; support CAPEX and feasibility studies.
• Foster global harmonization across regions, sites, and functions.
• Translate site needs into scalable, compliant, value-based initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich is seeking a senior engineering leader to transform Drug Substance process and manufacturing technologies. You will set technical direction, craft roadmaps, and harmonize standards across a global network while ensuring regulatory, quality, and environmental safety adherence.

You will drive DS technology strategies, lead cross-site teams, and advance digital manufacturing initiatives with data-driven decisions, strengthening capacity, robustness,