Head Digital Manufacturing Engineering Design

CHE - 8036 Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda, Bengaluru, seeks a Senior Digital Manufacturing Leader to steer the global Digital Manufacturing function. You will drive the Pharma 4.0 roadmap, build capability across Manufacturing Systems, OT Integration, and Data Analytics, and ensure solutions meet GMP, data integrity, and regulatory standards.

This role reports to senior management and partners with Engineering, Quality, and Site teams. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in digital manufacturing within regulated industries, proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, Digital Manufacturing or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years in Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, OT, Industrial Automation or related disciplines.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical organizations and capability-building initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Digital Manufacturing function and SMEs.
• Establish workforce planning, capability development, and talent strategies.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention of digital manufacturing talent.
• Drive innovation, Pharma 4.0 roadmap, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure GMP, data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance across solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation & digital mindset

Change leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, Digital Manufacturing

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

MES

EBR

OT Integration

Data Platforms

Historians/Data historian

AI & Digital Twin

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.
• Behavioral Competencies – People leadership and talent management.
• Behavioral Competencies – Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Behavioral Competencies – Innovation and digital mindset.
• Behavioral Competencies – Business and operational acumen.
• Behavioral Competencies – Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.
• Behavioral Competencies – 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

Company Description

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.