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Job DescriptionP2 - Grange Castle - Day Role About the role: Reporting to the P2 Drug Product Team Lead the P2 Plant Technologist will work as part of the team to ensure all manufacturing relating activities are performed to ensure operational targets are achieved. You will adopt and follow all EHS and quality procedures in their daily activities. Work in onsite work mode. How you will contribute: • Ensure your team give the best of themselves to achieve us and departmental goals. • Manage manufacturing operations in strict compliance with, the relevant manual or electronic manufacturing instruction (BMR / EBR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other Protocol. • Participate in TILGC including problem identification, Just do its, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Agile Projects. • Contribute to the introduction of new processes and the execution of process validation by and under the direction of relevant support personnel. • Ensure that the manufacturing and ancillary facilities are operated to optimum efficiency. • Ensure that changeovers of both equipment and production areas are carried out. • Ensure that the workplace and ancillary facilities are maintained in a clean and tidy state and during manufacturing activities. • Ensure that housekeeping tasks are completed as assigned including the physical cleaning of process and ancillary facilities • Your work may involve shift work to meet future production demands Environmental, Health & Safety • Foster, in cooperation with other TILGC (Takeda Ireland Grange Castle) staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an necessary part of the business. • Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. • Notify the P2 DP team lead (or other appropriate responsible person). • Breach of HSE policy, procedure or regulation. • Potential hazard which could have a serious impact on safety or result in serious injury. • Participate as a member of the site Emergency Response Team. • Manage waste streams resulting from the manufacturing process and dispose of waste according to onsite waste management procedures. Quality Systems and GMP • Participate in auditing programmes but about contracted engineering and related services. • Notify the P2 Manufacturing Operations Manager/Designee (or other appropriate responsible person) of any deviations from defined manufacturing processes or other established procedures. Any abnormal occurrences or observations should also be reported. • Produce documentation associated with their activities by cGMP, Health and Safety and Environmental regulations or management systems. Training • Participate in all training and assessment activities (internal and external) about themselves, contractors or other employees. • Ensure completion of all SOP (standard operating procedures) reading, training and assessment tasks. • Ensure that all training and assessment is promptly recorded for themselves and other relevant personnel observing TILGC procedures. • Maintain their base. Keep up to date with all current trends and legislation. What you bring to Takeda: • Leaving Certificate or equivalent. • 3rd level technical qualification in science or engineering discipline (is an advantage) • 5+ years of experience in Solid Oral Dose Production in any of the following: encapsulation, tableting, dispense & blending and primary packaging. • 5+ years of experience in automated production systems is desirable e,g., MES,DCS • 5+ years of experience in a high potent manufacturing facility would be an advantage. • Startup experience of a pharmaceutical production facility would be an advantage. • Experience of lean methodologies is desirable • Flexible, willing and mindset. • Safety focused. • Excellent teamwork skills • Excellent planning, scheduling and prioritisation ability. • Excellent documentation skills. • Excellent PC and systems skills. What Takeda can offer you: • Generous Compensation package including full Healthcare Cover -for dependent • Pension Scheme • Attractive Bonus • Subsidised canteen • Parking facilities with electric car charging points • Health & Wellness programmes including onsite flu shots and health screenings • Sports and Social club • Rewards scheme • Opportunity to work with a world class leader in the pharmaceutical sector • Educational Assistance
LocationsGrange Castle, IrelandBase Salary Range:
€36,100.00 - €49,610.00The 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.
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Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Five or more years of experience in solid oral dose production, including encapsulation, tableting, dispensing and blending, or primary packaging
- Flexible, willing mindset
- Safety-focused approach
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Excellent planning, scheduling, and prioritization abilities
- Excellent documentation skills
- Excellent PC and systems skills
- Third-level technical qualification in a science or engineering discipline
- Five or more years of experience with automated production systems, such as MES and DCS
- Five or more years of experience in a high-potent manufacturing facility
- Startup experience in a pharmaceutical production facility
- Experience with lean methodologies
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
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What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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