MSAT Digital Systems Leader

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

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.