Head Process Design

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. seeks an senior leader to head the Process Engineering & Architecture function for the Global Corporate Center. Based in Bengaluru, you will drive delivery across Concept to Qualification, shaping capability, governance, and digital engineering initiatives.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure GMP and regulatory compliance, and partner with manufacturing sites to enable network optimization and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Bioprocess/Pharmaceutical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and large project portfolios.
• Familiarity with GMP, ISPE Baseline Guides, ASME BPE, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Process Engineering & Architecture design teams.
• Drive engineering delivery across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification.
• Ensure GMP compliance, regulatory readiness, and quality governance.
• Promote digital engineering, process modeling, and data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with Global Design Engineering, Manufacturing Sites, and external partners.

Skills

Process Engineering

Process Architecture

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Continuous improvement

Digital engineering

GMP compliance

ISPE guidance

ASME BPE

Project portfolio management

Regulatory readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Bioprocess/Pharmaceutical Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

Process modeling software

Engineering data management

Digitalization tools

Job description

Job Description

Objective / Purpose:

• Lead the Process Engineering & Architecture function within the GCC and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering services supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across all modalities.
• Build and develop organizational capability, technical expertise, leadership pipelines, and resource capacity across Process Engineering, Process Architecture, Process Piping, and Laboratory Engineering.
• Drive engineering excellence, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices.
• Ensure process solutions meet GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, sustainability, and business requirements while enabling Takeda's manufacturing network strategy.

Accountabilities:

Functional Leadership:

• Lead and develop Process Engineering & Architecture Design Leads and engineering teams.
• Establish workforce planning, capability development, succession planning, and talent strategies.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention of engineering talent.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Engineering Delivery:

• Accountable for overall Process Engineering & Architecture performance across all projects and programs.
• Ensure adequate resource capacity and effective workload balancing across disciplines.
• Drive consistency, scalability, and efficiency of engineering delivery.
• Support project execution across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction Support, Commissioning, and Qualification.

Quality, Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, EHS requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Ensure engineering practices align with ISPE guidance, process safety principles, ASME BPE requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Oversee quality assurance, technical reviews, risk management, and lessons learned processes.
• Support audits, inspections, quality investigations, and regulatory readiness activities.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Define and drive the Process Engineering & Architecture innovation and continuous improvement strategy.
• Promote digital engineering, process modeling, AI-enabled tools, and data-driven decision making.
• Drive standardization, modularization, and reuse of engineering solutions across projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, manufacturing performance, sustainability, and engineering quality.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary GCC point of contact for Process Engineering & Architecture.
• Collaborate with Global Design Engineering, Project Teams, Manufacturing Sites, Discipline Authorities, and external partners.
• Support strategic initiatives related to technology transfers, facility expansions, network optimization, and operational excellence.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 15+ years of engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
• Significant experience across OSD, Biologics DS/DP, Plasma DS, Fill Finish, Process Piping, and/or Laboratory Engineering.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations and complex project portfolios.
• Experience across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction Support, Commissioning, and Qualification.
• Experience within EPCM, engineering consultancy, or owner-side project organizations preferred.

Behavioural Competencies:

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

Technical Skills

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing process design and architecture.
• OSD, Biologics DS/DP, Plasma DS, and Fill Finish facility design.
• Process Piping, hygienic design, and ASME BPE principles.
• Laboratory planning and laboratory equipment integration.
• Process safety, risk management, and technology transfer.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISPE Baseline Guides, ASME BPE, process safety methodologies, and applicable industry regulations.
• Commissioning, Qualification, and lifecycle management principles.
• Digital engineering, process simulation, engineering data management, and innovation methodologies.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time