Senior MSAT Leader: AI-Driven Manufacturing & Analytics

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

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Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Grange Castle, Ireland, is seeking an Associate Director for Manufacturing Sciences & Analytical Technology (MSAT) to provide scientific leadership and oversee teams that support and develop manufacturing processes.

The role spans process science, validation, data science, and technical transfers to align site priorities with global objectives. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, advance AI-driven modelling, and ensure compliant

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Stakeholder management

Data science awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PhD in a scientific discipline (Synthetic Organic Chemistry preferred)

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Grange Castle, Ireland, is seeking an Associate Director for Manufacturing Sciences & Analytical Technology (MSAT) to provide scientific leadership and oversee teams that support and develop manufacturing processes.

The role spans process science, validation, data science, and technical transfers to align site priorities with global objectives. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, advance AI-driven modelling, and ensure compliant