Lead Process Automation Design

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. seeks a seasoned Process Automation leader to oversee automation engineering across GMP pharmaceutical facilities.

You will shape automation strategy, lead engineers, and drive digital and data-driven initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership for automation concepts, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISA and regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capital projects and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of automation engineering experience in pharma/regulated industries.
• Experience supporting automation across capital projects and manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical initiatives.
• Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Process Automation Engineers.
• Coordinate interfaces with Process Engineering, Facilities & Utilities, Digital Manufacturing, CQV, and project teams.
• Ensure automation designs meet GMP requirements, Takeda standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Drive standardization, reuse of automation solutions, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Innovation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Batch Control systems

ISA-88/ISA-95

GAMP5

CFR Part 11

Job description

Job Description

Objectives / Purpose:

• Lead the Process Automation discipline within the GCC and provide automation engineering expertise supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across all modalities.
• Build and develop Process Automation capabilities, talent, technical expertise, and succession pipelines within the GCC.
• Drive engineering excellence, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices.
• Ensure automation solutions support GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, cybersecurity, and business requirements.

Accountabilities:

Leadership:

• Lead, coach, and develop Process Automation Engineers.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development.
• Manage discipline capacity, priorities, and resource allocation.

Engineering Expertise & Design Support:

• Provide technical leadership for process automation solutions across OSD, Biologics, Plasma, and Fill-Finish facilities.
• Support automation concepts, control philosophies, automation architectures, and design reviews.
• Provide automation expertise during concept, FEED, detailed design reviews, and lifecycle activities.
• Coordinate interfaces with Process Engineering, Facilities & Utilities, Digital Manufacturing, CQV, and project teams.

Quality, Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure automation designs align with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, and applicable industry regulations.
• Ensure compliance with GAMP5, ISA-88, ISA-95, Data Integrity, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, lessons learned, and development of engineering best practices.
• Support inspection readiness and compliance initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive standardization and reuse of automation solutions.
• Promote innovation, digital engineering, and data-driven decision making.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and engineering quality.
• Support development of automation design standards, templates, and best practices.

Education, Behavioural Competencies and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of automation engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting process automation solutions across capital projects and manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical initiatives.
• Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership and talent development.
• Stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and decision making.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Innovation and digital mindset.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Technical Skills

• DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Batch Control systems.
• Automation architectures and control philosophies.
• ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles.
• GAMP5, Data Integrity, and CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Pharmaceutical and GMP manufacturing processes.
• Automation lifecycle management and system integration.
• Digital engineering and automation design tools.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time