Process Engineering Design Lead

IND - 2028 Takeda Innovations India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Innovations India Private Limited seeks a senior Process Design Engineer to lead the design of manufacturing processes across GMP-compliant facilities. You will drive capability building, standardization, and data-driven decision making to support readiness and continuous improvement.

You will oversee cross-functional interfaces with architecture, piping, HVAC, utilities, and automation teams, ensuring scalable, maintainable designs aligned with Takeda standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 10+ years of Process Engineering experience in pharma/biotech or regulated industries.
• Experience with OSD, Biologics DS/DP, Plasma DS, Fill-Finish.
• Experience across Concept to Qualification lifecycle.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and project delivery.
• Experience in EPCM, consultancy, or owner-side projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Design Engineering discipline to deliver high-quality design support for manufacturing operations.
• Drive capital project delivery, process safety, and risk-based design.
• Coordinate interfaces with Process Architecture, Piping, HVAC, Utilities, Automation, CQV teams.
• Ensure GMP compliance, regulatory alignment, and ISPE-based practices.
• Mentor and develop engineers, driving capability and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Innovation and digital mindset

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/bioprocess/pharma eng

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Lead the Process Design Engineering discipline within the Global Capability Center to provide high-quality engineering design support for manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth production processes, efficient delivery, and strong alignment with Takeda standards.
• Build Process Engineering capabilities, talent, and technical expertise to support routine engineering tasks, manufacturing readiness, and sustainable process improvements.
• Drive engineering excellence, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process safety, and practical problem solving through standardized methods and data-driven engineering practices embedded in project and design.
• Ensure manufacturing process designs, equipment, and operational support meet GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, sustainability, and business requirements.

Accountabilities Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Process Engineers. Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development. Manage discipline workload, resource planning, and delivery priorities.

Engineering Delivery

Accountable for Process Engineering deliverables across project phases, including manufacturing process support, equipment operability, and practical production readiness. Support projects across OSD, Biologics DS, Biologics DP, Plasma DS, and Fill-Finish facilities. Ensure process designs and production equipment are fit for purpose, operable, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with manufacturing requirements and basic operational principles. Provide guidance on tooling, fabrication, troubleshooting, and routine engineering tasks, ensuring teams apply clear work methods and step-by-step execution where appropriate. Coordinate interfaces with Process Architecture, Process Piping, HVAC, Utilities, CSA, Automation, Digital Factory, and CQV teams.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, EHS requirements, and applicable industry regulations. Ensure designs align with ISPE guidance, process safety principles, risk-based design methodologies, and engineering best practices. Lead technical reviews, quality assurance activities, HAZOP participation, risk assessments, and lessons learned. Support regulatory inspections, audits, commissioning, qualification, and quality investigations as required.

Innovation, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Drive standardization, modularization, and reuse of engineering solutions. Promote innovation, sustainability, digital engineering, and data-driven decision making. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, manufacturing performance, resource efficiency, sustainability, and engineering quality. Apply lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process principles, and Six Sigma thinking to improve production efficiency, quality, and reliable execution. Support development and implementation of best practices, templates, and global process engineering standards.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience 10+ years of Process Engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting OSD, Biologics DS/DP, Plasma DS, Fill-Finish, or similar manufacturing technologies.
• Experience across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction Support, Commissioning, and Qualification.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and project delivery.
• Experience within EPCM, engineering consultancy, or owner-side project organizations preferred.
• Behavioural Competencies Leadership and talent development.
• Behavioural Competencies Stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Behavioural Competencies Strategic thinking and decision making.
• Behavioural Competencies Continuous improvement mindset.
• Behavioural Competencies Innovation and digital mindset.
• Behavioural Competencies Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Technical Skills Pharmaceutical manufacturing process design and process engineering.
• Technical Skills OSD, Biologics DS, Biologics DP, Plasma DS, and Fill-Finish manufacturing technologies.
• Technical Skills Process equipment design, process calculations, and technology transfer.
• Technical Skills Process safety, HAZOP participation, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation principles.
• Technical Skills Pharmaceutical and GMP facility design.
• Technical Skills Knowledge of GMP, ISPE Baseline Guides, process safety methodologies, and applicable industry regulations.
• Technical Skills Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, and Six Sigma principles applied to pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing support.
• Technical Skills Tooling, fabrication, troubleshooting, production equipment operation, and maintenance concepts relevant to manufacturing environments.
• Technical Skills Commissioning, Qualification, and lifecycle management principles.
• Technical Skills Process simulation, digital engineering, engineering data management, and innovation 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.