CPV and Advanced Analytics Platforms Lead (m/w/d), Hybrid

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The CPV & Advanced Analytics Products & Platforms Lead is a senior technical and business leadership role within GSQ DD&T, Digital Manufacturing. The position reports to the Head of Manufacturing Intelligence and focuses on using digital technologies, data, and advanced analytics to improve manufacturing process understanding, monitoring, and performance.

Main purpose of the role

The role is responsible for leading the analysis, requirements definition, design, implementation, and delivery of digital platforms and IT solutions that support Continued Process Verification (CPV) and other process analytics activities.

The role will work closely with MSAT, manufacturing, DD&T, suppliers, and other Takeda stakeholders to collect and contextualize manufacturing data, develop analytics solutions, and deploy them globally. As the technical owner, the position will also ensure that existing solutions are properly maintained, supported, updated, and managed through controlled change processes.

• Lead complex and non-routine technical solutions supporting CPV and process analytics.

• Lead cross-functional teams made up of Takeda employees, contractors and suppliers.

• Translate business and manufacturing needs into technical requirements and digital solutions.

• Work with the Head of Manufacturing Intelligence and business stakeholders to create strategic digital roadmaps.

• Define project scope, budgets, timelines, resources, and delivery approaches.

• Manage projects using agile or waterfall methodologies, depending on the requirements.

• Monitor project progress, risks, deliverables, and performance metrics.

• Provide regular status updates and reports to senior management.

• Coordinate solution support with Application Support teams, vendors, and Takeda Innovation Competency Centers.

• Assess enhancement requests, investigate system issues, and determine the impact of proposed changes.

• Recommend new technologies and systems based on industry trends, business needs, and Takeda’s digital strategy.

• Ensure that solutions are developed, implemented, and documented according to Takeda’s quality and lifecycle standards.

• Apply and promote the use of SDLC, ITIL, QMS, and Project Life Cycle processes.

• Manage technical relationships with external vendors during projects and ongoing operations.

• An engineering or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of relevant technical and business experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.

• Strong knowledge of digital technologies, data analytics, and agile delivery methods.

• A good understanding of manufacturing processes and automation systems.

• The ability to analyse data flows and map business or manufacturing processes.

• Experience with process analytics platforms such as Biovia Discoverant, Statistica, or comparable tools.

• Knowledge of SQL and Databricks.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Strong analytical and strategic-thinking capabilities.

Preferred experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience with regulated pharmaceutical systems.
• Basic knowledge of computer system validation.
• Experience with manufacturing data collection and contextualization.
• Familiarity with AWS hosting technologies and tools.
• Experience working in global, highly regulated, and cross-functional environments.

Location and travel

The preferred location is any Takeda site within the European Union, although suitable candidates may also be based at manufacturing sites in the United States or Asia. The role requires access to transportation for meetings and the ability to travel regionally and globally across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Overall profile

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role combining digital manufacturing, advanced analytics, IT platform ownership, project management, and stakeholder leadership. The successful candidate will help Takeda modernize manufacturing analytics capabilities, improve data-driven decision-making, and ensure that CPV solutions remain reliable, compliant, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 5.710,82, - gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

• Awards as a Great Place To Work and certified family-friendly company

• Hybrid working and flexible scheduling where possible

• Comprehensive learning and training opportunities, and a mentoring program

• Diverse development programs (talent program, trainee program, apprenticeship program)

• Internal job rotations within the company, in Austria and abroad

• Employee referral and recognition programs; employee stock purchase plan

• Active participation in various network groups (e.g., Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Sustainability)

• A wide range of health offerings (e.g., free vaccinations, psychological counseling, massages)

• Fitness offerings

• Company events and celebrations

• Company canteen with subsidized prices

• Company childcare / bilingual on-site daycare (company kindergarten)

• Great public transport connections

• Company bike leasing program (Job Rad)

Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-transforming treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 240 years of distinguished history in Japan.

We want to improve people’s health and create a better future for our world. We specialize in developing and manufacturing life-transforming medicines for people living with rare and complex diseases. We drive innovation and are pioneers in sustainable pharmaceutical production. In everything we do, patients, our employees, and the environment always come first.

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