MSAT Connected Systems Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston is seeking a seasoned leader to own the lifecycle of MSAT digital systems (PLM, ELN, CPV) from strategy to deployment. You will define roadmaps, partner with DD&T, ensure adoption, and drive measurable impact on process knowledge and lifecycle performance.

The role requires deep MSAT experience, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering scalable digital solutions across manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in engineering or life sciences.
• ~10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech MSAT or process engineering experience.
• Proven experience as a business owner, process owner, or product owner for digital systems.
• Strong understanding of MSAT processes, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and quality environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the business lifecycle of MSAT systems, including strategy and roadmap through deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Act as Business Owner / BPO, defining: business requirements, process design, governance models, success metrics and value realization.
• Define and maintain system roadmaps and priorities, ensuring alignment with MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D needs.
• Partner with DD&T as the technical owner to translate business needs into scalable solutions and prioritize enhancements.
• Ensure effective deployment and adoption of systems across MSAT and manufacturing sites, including change management, user engagement, training and process integration.
• Drive business value realization, ensuring systems deliver outcomes such as improved knowledge management, CPV and lifecycle monitoring, and increased efficiency.

Skills

MSAT systems

PLM ELN CPV

Roadmap planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Data integration

Education

Master's or PhD in engineering or life sciences

Tools

PLM

ELN

CPV

Process monitoring tools

Job description

Job Description

About the role:

• Own the business value delivery and lifecycle management of core MSAT digital systems including PLM, ELN & CPV software, ensuring alignment with MSAT and GSQ priorities.
• Act as the business owner and single point of accountability for these systems, defining roadmap, and value realization in partnership with DD&T and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure systems are fit-for-purpose, adopted, and embedded in MSAT processes, delivering measurable impact on process understanding, lifecycle management, and manufacturing performance.
• Drive standardization, scalability, and integration of MSAT systems across sites and modalities to enable a consistent digital backbone for lifecycle knowledge.

How you will contribute:

• Own the business lifecycle of MSAT systems, including PLM, ELN, and CPV software, from strategy and roadmap through deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Act as Business Owner / Business Process Owner (BPO), defining: business requirements, process design, governance models, success metrics and value realization
• Define and maintain system roadmaps and priorities, ensuring alignment with MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D business needs.
• Partner with DD&T as the technical owner to: translate business needs into scalable solutions, prioritize enhancements and releases, ensure compliant, robust system operations
• Ensure effective deployment and adoption of systems across MSAT and manufacturing sites, including: change management, user engagement, training and process integration
• Drive business value realization, ensuring systems deliver outcomes such as: improved process knowledge management, enhanced CPV and lifecycle monitoring, increased efficiency and reduced manual effort
• Establish and lead governance structures for MSAT systems, including: demand intake and prioritization, roadmap decisions, cross-functional alignment
• Ensure data and process integration across systems e.g., PLM ELN CPV data platforms, enabling seamless lifecycle data flow and usability.
• Act as the primary interface between MSAT and key stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Engineering), ensuring systems meet evolving business needs.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in engineering or life sciences with ~10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry in MSAT and/or process engineering.
• Digital interface to PharmSci, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, DD&T.
• Proven experience as a business owner, process owner, or product owner for digital systems.
• Strong understanding of MSAT processes, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and quality environments
• Hands-on experience with systems such as PLM, ELN, CPV / process monitoring tools
• Experience working with DD&T in a business-technology partnership model.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, prioritization and roadmap planning, change management and adoption
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into system solutions and drive value realization.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$177,000.00 - $278,080.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MACHE - Glattpark (Opfikon) - Zurich HQ

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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