Head Process Design

IND - 2028 Takeda Innovations India Private Limited; Gantiganahalli; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Innovations India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a senior leader to head the Process Engineering & Architecture function. You will guide design leads, shape capability development, and drive delivery across concept through qualification in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, ISPE guidance, and digital engineering with a focus on standardization and engineering excellence for Takeda's manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical/regulated industries.
• Experience across OSD, Biologics DS/DP, Plasma DS, Fill Finish, and related facilities.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Engineering & Architecture design leads and teams.
• Ensure resource capacity and balance workload across disciplines.
• Drive engineering delivery across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction Support, Commissioning, and Qualification.
• Ensure GMP, ISPE, ASME BPE compliance and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Process design

Process architecture

Process piping

Laboratory planning

Process safety

GMP knowledge

ISPE Baseline Guides

Lifecycle management

Digital engineering

Process simulation

Data management

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Eng

Masters preferred

Tools

ASME BPE

ISPE Baseline Guides

Process simulation software

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

About Takeda

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.