Head of Engineering

Takeda; Neuenburg; Hybrid; CHF 100’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Site Engineering to lead a dynamic team at their Neuchâtel biologics manufacturing facility. This pivotal role involves overseeing engineering functions that support GMP production, managing capital programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bioprocess engineering, strong leadership skills, and fluency in both French and English. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming patient care and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the biotech sector.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years of experience in engineering or facilities in biotech/pharma.
• Expertise in bioprocess engineering and leading engineering teams.

Aufgaben

• Manage performance and development of 7 direct reports and 100+ employees.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of site facilities and equipment.
• Drive innovation in automation and data excellence programs.

Kenntnisse

Bioprocess Engineering

Team Leadership

Strategic Direction

Automation

Budget Management

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Description

About the Role

The Head of Site Engineering at Takeda is an important leadership role at the Neuchâtel biologics manufacturing facility, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and overseeing the Site Engineering function that supports GMP production. You will support the manufacturing of quality products following budgets, volumes, yields, and plans, while also managing capital programs. Your role will involve strategic collaboration as a trusted advisor within the Neuchâtel Site Leadership Team and the Biologics Engineering Leadership Team. You will report directly to the Site Lead at Neuchâtel.

How you will contribute

• Responsible for performance management and professional development of 7 direct reports and 100 + Neuchâtel site Engineering employees.

• Allocate resources, assign priority to tasks and act as an advisor to Site Senior Management in delivery of value-added services for the Site

• Manage the Capex portfolio for the Site with investment opportunities

• Manage budgets and contract resources

• Ensure all engineering business processes are developed in partnership with other departments including Manufacturing, Manufacturing Sciences, and Environmental Health & Safety.

• Oversee proper maintenance and safe operation of site facilities, utilities, and equipment, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements (cGMP and EHS).

• Ensure equipment availability to support manufacturing needs and manage major maintenance activities, including plant shutdowns.

• Maintain organizational agility for prompt resolution of operational issues, delivering compliant and engineered solutions to improve system and equipment reliability.

• Foster an environment that promotes teamwork, efficiency, continuous improvement, and agile mentality according to Takeda’s cultural values and behaviours.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree(Master’s preferred) in Engineering with at least12 years of experiencein engineering or facilities within the biotech/pharmaceutical sector.

• Expertise in bioprocess engineeringand systems/equipment/automation is necessary, along with10+ years of managerial experienceleading engineering teams and managers.

• Fluency in bothFrench and Englishis required.

• You will be atrusted advisorto senior leadership, offering strategic direction and being an internal consultant.

• As acatalyst for change, you will develop an efficient engineering team, driving technical proficiency and leadership development.

• You will promoteinnovation in automation, robotics, and supportdigital and data excellenceprograms at Takeda.

• #LI-Hybrid

More about us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and the best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is classified as "hybrid" following Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Locations

CHE - Neuchatel

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time