HVAC Design Lead

IND - 2028 Takeda Innovations India Private Limited; Gantiganahalli; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Bengaluru is seeking a senior HVAC engineering leader to drive design, delivery, and capability development for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure GMP compliance, and push digital engineering and standardization to improve productivity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 10+ years HVAC engineering experience in pharma/regulated industries.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and project delivery.
• Knowledge of ISO cleanroom standards, EU GMP Annex 1, ASHRAE, ISPE Baseline Guides.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop HVAC engineers and oversee capability development.
• Ensure HVAC deliverables across project phases, ensuring fit-for-purpose designs.
• Ensure GMP compliance, Takeda standards, and regulatory requirements; support inspections and QA activities.
• Promote standardization, modularization, and digital/data-driven engineering practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description Objective / Purpose:

Lead the HVAC discipline within the GCC and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering services for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Build and develop HVAC engineering capabilities, talent, and technical expertise within the team. Drive engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices. Ensure HVAC designs meet GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, sustainability, and business requirements.

Accountabilities:

• Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop HVAC engineers. Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development. Manage discipline workload, resource planning, and delivery priorities.
• Engineering Delivery: Accountable for HVAC engineering deliverables across project phases. Ensure designs are fit for purpose, operable, maintainable, and scalable. Coordinate interfaces with Process, Utilities, CSA, Automation, Digital Factory, and CQV teams.
• Quality, Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, and applicable industry regulations. Ensure designs align with ISO standards, cleanroom classification requirements, EHS requirements, and engineering best practices. Lead technical reviews, quality assurance activities, and lessons learned. Support regulatory inspections, audits, and quality investigations as required.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive standardization, modularization, and reuse of engineering solutions. Promote digital engineering, innovation, and data-driven decision making. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, sustainability, and engineering quality.

Education, Behavioural Competencies and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of HVAC engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industries. Experience across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction Support, and Commissioning. Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and project delivery.
• Competencies: Leadership and talent development. Stakeholder management and collaboration. Strategic thinking and decision making. Continuous improvement mindset. Innovation and digital mindset.
• Technical Skills: Cleanroom HVAC design and environmental control systems. Pressure cascades, containment, and airflow management. HVAC load calculations and system sizing. GMP manufacturing facility design. Knowledge of ISO cleanroom standards, EU GMP Annex 1, ASHRAE, ISPE Baseline Guides, and applicable industry codes and regulations. Engineering design software, BIM, and digital engineering tools.

Locations IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

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.