Senior Drug Product Process Scientist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Drug Product Process Scientist - Small Molecule to lead technical lifecycle strategies for commercial and late-stage products.

The role focuses on technology transfer, validation, and optimization across global manufacturing networks to ensure supply continuity and launch readiness. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in drug product development, process characterization, scale-up, and regulatory CMC submissions, with strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Experience leading complex drug product manufacturing, process development, tech transfer, validation, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as accountable technical owner and strategic leader for drug product portfolios and manufacturing networks.
• Lead development and execution of lifecycle strategies, technology transfers, validation programs, and process optimization initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve robustness, yield, compliance, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Lead integrated execution across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Supply Chain and external partners.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and drive timely decisions among senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Pharma Engineering

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Drug Product Process Scientist - Small Molecule to lead technical lifecycle strategies for commercial and late-stage products.

The role focuses on technology transfer, validation, and optimization across global manufacturing networks to ensure supply continuity and launch readiness. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in drug product development, process characterization, scale-up, and regulatory CMC submissions, with strong