Head Civil and Structural Design

IND - 2028 Takeda Innovations India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IND - 2028 Takeda Innovations India Private Limited is seeking a senior CSA leader to drive civil, structural, and architectural design for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru. You will build CSA capabilities, set engineering standards, and ensure GMP and safety compliance while promoting digital engineering and sustainability in capital projects.

The role requires 15+ years in CSA within regulated industries, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of CSA experience in pharma/regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSA engineering capabilities across the GCC and drive capability development.
• Provide technical leadership for civil, structural, and architectural design activities.
• Ensure designs comply with GMP, building codes, life safety, and engineering best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement, digital engineering, and sustainability in projects.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering/Architecture

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

BIM

Digital Engineering

Job description

Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Lead the CSA function within the GCC and provide expertise supporting civil, structural, and architectural design activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Build and develop CSA capabilities, talent, technical expertise, and succession pipelines within the GCC.
• Drive engineering excellence, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices.
• Ensure CSA solutions support GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, sustainability, and business requirements.

Accountabilities Functional Leadership

Lead and develop CSA engineering capabilities across the GCC. Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development. Establish engineering standards, best practices, and technical development plans. Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

CSA Expertise & Design Support

Provide technical leadership for civil, structural, and architectural engineering activities. Support facility planning, building design, site development, and architectural design reviews. Coordinate interfaces with Process Engineering, Facilities & Utilities, Automation Design, Digital Manufacturing, and project teams. Support development and adoption of CSA engineering standards and best practices.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

Ensure designs align with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, and applicable industry regulations. Ensure compliance with building codes, structural standards, life safety requirements, and engineering best practices. Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, governance activities, and lessons learned. Support compliance and inspection readiness initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Promote sustainable building design, digital engineering, and data-driven decision making. Identify opportunities to improve space utilization, building performance, sustainability, and engineering quality. Drive standardization and reuse of CSA solutions. Support development of standards, templates, and best practices.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience 15+ years of CSA experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated industries.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing facilities and capital projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and capability development initiatives.
• Behavioural Competencies Strategic leadership and organizational development.
• People leadership and talent management.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Innovation and sustainability mindset.
• Strong communication and decision-making capabilities.
• Technical Skills Civil Engineering and Site Development.
• Structural Engineering and Building Design.
• Architectural Engineering and Planning.
• GMP Facility Design.
• Building Codes and Life Safety Requirements.
• Sustainable Building Design.
• Digital Engineering and BIM.
• Pharmaceutical Capital Project Design.

Locations IND - Bengaluru Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.