Head Digital Manufacturing Engineering Design

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Bengaluru seeks a senior Digital Manufacturing leader to drive global expertise and transform manufacturing across facilities. You will guide Manufacturing Systems, OT integration, data analytics, and Pharma 4.0 capabilities while aligning with GMP and data integrity standards.

You will build capability, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage governance, and advance innovation through scalable digital solutions, AI, and smart factory initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, OT, or related disciplines.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical organizations and capability-building initiatives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing digitalization, smart manufacturing, or Pharma 4.0 programs.
• Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide global expertise for Digital Manufacturing capabilities across sites.
• Lead and develop Design Leads and SMEs in Manufacturing Systems, OT, Analytics, and Pharma 4.0.
• Drive governance, risk assessments, and lessons learned across programs.
• Align manufacturing, engineering, and digital strategies with regulatory requirements.
• Lead innovation and sustainability initiatives through data-driven solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation mindset

Change leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

MES

EBR

OT Connectivity

Data Platforms

Job description

Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Lead the Digital Manufacturing function within the GCC and provide global expertise supporting digital transformation across pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Build and develop organizational capability, technical expertise, leadership pipelines, and resource capacity across Manufacturing Systems, OT Integration, Data & Analytics, and Pharma 4.0 capabilities.
• Drive innovation, digital engineering, smart manufacturing, and continuous improvement through data-driven and scalable digital solutions.
• Ensure digital manufacturing solutions support GMP, quality, regulatory, data integrity, cybersecurity, sustainability, and business requirements.

Accountabilities

Functional Leadership

• Lead and develop Digital Manufacturing Design Leads and subject matter experts.
• Establish workforce planning, capability development, succession planning, and talent strategies.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention of digital manufacturing talent.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Digital Manufacturing Expertise

• Provide global expertise for Manufacturing Systems, OT Integration, Data Platforms, Analytics, and Pharma 4.0 capabilities.
• Support development and adoption of digital manufacturing standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps.
• Enable alignment between manufacturing, engineering, automation, and digital strategies.
• Support technology evaluations, solution selection, and capability development initiatives.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure solutions align with GMP requirements, Data Integrity principles, cybersecurity requirements, and Takeda standards.
• Ensure compliance with GAMP5, CFR Part 11, applicable regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead technical reviews, governance activities, risk assessments, and lessons learned.
• Support inspection readiness and compliance initiatives.

Innovation, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

• Drive the Digital Manufacturing innovation strategy and Pharma 4.0 roadmap.
• Promote AI, advanced analytics, digital twins, connected manufacturing, and smart factory capabilities.
• Support sustainability initiatives through data transparency, advanced monitoring, and operational insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance, operational efficiency, quality, and engineering effectiveness.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary GCC point of contact for Digital Manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation Design, Operational Technology, Quality, and Site stakeholders.
• Support enterprise initiatives related to digital transformation and manufacturing modernization.
• Partner with project teams and sites to ensure alignment of digital manufacturing capabilities and requirements.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, Digital Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Operational Technology, Industrial Automation, or related disciplines.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical organizations and capability-building initiatives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing digitalization, smart manufacturing, or Pharma 4.0 programs.
• Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic leadership and organizational development.
• People leadership and talent management.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Innovation and digital mindset.
• Business and operational acumen.
• Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and decision-making capabilities.

Technical Skills

• Digital Manufacturing and Pharma 4.0.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
• OT Architecture, Integration, and Connectivity.
• Manufacturing Data Platforms and Historian Technologies.
• Data Analytics, AI, and Digital Twin concepts.
• Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, and Computerized Systems Compliance.
• GAMP5, CFR Part 11, and applicable industry regulations.
• Smart Manufacturing and Connected Factory architectures.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time