Head Civil and Structural Design

Takeda; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a senior CSA leader to steer civil, structural, and architectural design for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in the GCC region. You will champion CSA engineering standards, build capabilities, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality projects.

This role requires 15+ years of CSA experience in regulated industries, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to continuous improvement, sustainability, and digital engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of CSA experience in pharmaceutical/regulated industries.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing facilities and capital projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop CSA engineering capabilities across the GCC.
• Establish engineering standards and development plans.
• Coordinate interfaces with process, facilities, automation, and project teams.
• Ensure designs comply with GMP, codes, and life safety requirements.
• Promote sustainable design and data‑driven decision making.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Innovation mindset

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

BIM

Digital Engineering

CAD/Planning tools

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