Head of Manufacturing Science and Analytical Technology

Takeda; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Associate Director for MSAT at Grange Castle to lead multidisciplinary teams across process science, validation, and data science. The role focuses on technical transfers, manufacturing innovation, and continuous improvement to ensure robustness and product quality.

You will drive the use of advanced modelling and AI tools, lead process validation, and partner with global teams to align site priorities with broader objectives. A PhD and 10+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific discipline, preferably Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
• More than 10 years of industry experience.
• Strong scientific and technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of process and cleaning validation and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to solve complex technical and manufacturing problems using innovative and scientifically sound approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site, cross-functional, and senior global leadership.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership to multiple teams across process science, validation, and data science.
• Drive technical transfers and manufacturing innovation at Grange Castle.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, robustness, and product quality.
• Oversee laboratory operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Champion adoption of AI and modelling tools to support right-first-time transfers.
• Partner with Global Pharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Sciences groups.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data science

AI/Modelling

Education

PhD in scientific discipline

Synthetic Organic Chemistry preferred

Tools

Process Validation

Quality systems

Job description

As Associate Director, Manufacturing Sciences & Analytical Technology (MSAT), you will provide scientific and technical leadership to teams supporting and developing manufacturing processes at our Grange Castle site. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across process science, validation, laboratory activities, and data science, ensuring manufacturing strategies support both site priorities and broader global objectives. The role will also play a key part in technical transfers, manufacturing innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of advanced modelling and AI tools.

How You Will Contribute

• 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 closely with Global Pharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Sciences teams and participate in relevant Communities of Practice.
• Lead the resolution of complex manufacturing challenges and develop innovative, science-based solutions.
• Advance the use of data science, computational modelling, and AI to support right-first-time technical transfers, predict potential process challenges, and identify solutions.
• Lead and develop the Process and Cleaning Validation team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the validated state of site manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Finance to identify annual opportunities related to R&D tax credits.

What You Bring to Takeda

• PhD in a scientific discipline, preferably Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
• More than 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong scientific and technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of process and cleaning validation and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to solve complex technical and manufacturing problems using innovative and scientifically sound approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site, cross-functional, and senior global leadership.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and safety standards.

More About Us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace where people are empowered to grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact. This role offers the opportunity to combine scientific leadership, manufacturing excellence, technical transfer, validation, and digital innovation while working with teams locally and globally.

Locations

Grange Castle, Ireland

Base Salary Range

€100,000.00 - €137,500.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Worker Information

• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time