Senior CMC & LCM Lead, Small Molecules

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Dublin is seeking an Associate Director, CMC Lead, LCM, Small Molecules to provide leadership for the CMC lifecycle management of commercial products.

You will guide cross-functional GSQ teams, shape lifecycle strategies, and act as the CMC representative within Global Product Teams, driving decisions and coordinating with internal and external manufacturing sites. This role requires a strong background in small molecule manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life sciences.
• 8–12 years’ experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization.
• Experience defining strategy and roadmaps for cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking focused on patients and trust.
• Ability to lead innovation in manufacturing equipment and digital tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional GSQ CMC teams to support lifecycle management.
• Shape robust lifecycle management strategies for small molecule assets.
• Serve as CMC representative for assigned products in Global Product Teams.
• Own key CMC decisions and escalate as needed.
• Mentor and develop CMC team members.
• Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing sites to advance technology.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Lifecycle management

CMC leadership

Data analytics

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Dublin is seeking an Associate Director, CMC Lead, LCM, Small Molecules to provide leadership for the CMC lifecycle management of commercial products.

You will guide cross-functional GSQ teams, shape lifecycle strategies, and act as the CMC representative within Global Product Teams, driving decisions and coordinating with internal and external manufacturing sites. This role requires a strong background in small molecule manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and data