Director, MSAT & Analytical Science Innovation

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Grange Castle, Ireland seeks an Associate Director, Manufacturing Sciences & Analytical Technology (MSAT) to provide scientific leadership to teams supporting and developing manufacturing processes.

You will guide process science, validation, lab activities, and data science, enabling strategic manufacturing initiatives and global objectives. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, drives continuous improvement, and advances computational modelling and AI in support

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific discipline, preferably Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong scientific and technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of process and cleaning validation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to solve complex technical and manufacturing problems with innovative approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple technical teams supporting manufacturing processes, including PhD Chemists, Process Validation SMEs, and Data Science specialists.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise to site leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Lead the development laboratory and drive initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, robustness, and product quality.
• Establish and implement continuous improvement strategies across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure the successful technical transfer of new products to the Grange Castle site.
• Partner with Global Pharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Sciences teams and participate in Communities of Practice.
• Lead the resolution of complex manufacturing challenges and develop science-based solutions.
• Advance the use of data science, computational modelling, and AI to support right-first-time technical transfers, predict process challenges, and identify solutions.
• Lead and develop the Process and Cleaning Validation team, ensuring regulatory compliance and validated state.
• Partner with Finance to identify annual opportunities related to R&D tax credits.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data science literacy

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD in a scientific discipline (prefer Synthetic Organic Chemistry)

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Grange Castle, Ireland seeks an Associate Director, Manufacturing Sciences & Analytical Technology (MSAT) to provide scientific leadership to teams supporting and developing manufacturing processes.

You will guide process science, validation, lab activities, and data science, enabling strategic manufacturing initiatives and global objectives. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, drives continuous improvement, and advances computational modelling and AI in support