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Job DescriptionOBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
· Lead the Digital Manufacturing function within the GCC and provide global expertise supporting digital transformation across pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
· Build and develop organizational capability, technical expertise, leadership pipelines, and resource capacity across Manufacturing Systems, OT Integration, Data & Analytics, and Pharma 4.0 capabilities.
· Drive innovation, digital engineering, smart manufacturing, and continuous improvement through data-driven and scalable digital solutions.
· Ensure digital manufacturing solutions support GMP, quality, regulatory, data integrity, cybersecurity, sustainability, and business requirements.
Accountabilities
Functional Leadership
- Lead and develop Digital Manufacturing Design Leads and subject matter experts.
- Establish workforce planning, capability development, succession planning, and talent strategies.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention of digital manufacturing talent.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
Digital Manufacturing Expertise
- Provide global expertise for Manufacturing Systems, OT Integration, Data Platforms, Analytics, and Pharma 4.0 capabilities.
- Support development and adoption of digital manufacturing standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps.
- Enable alignment between manufacturing, engineering, automation, and digital strategies.
- Support technology evaluations, solution selection, and capability development initiatives.
Quality, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure solutions align with GMP requirements, Data Integrity principles, cybersecurity requirements, and Takeda standards.
- Ensure compliance with GAMP5, CFR Part 11, applicable regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Lead technical reviews, governance activities, risk assessments, and lessons learned.
- Support inspection readiness and compliance initiatives.
Innovation, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
- Drive the Digital Manufacturing innovation strategy and Pharma 4.0 roadmap.
- Promote AI, advanced analytics, digital twins, connected manufacturing, and smart factory capabilities.
- Support sustainability initiatives through data transparency, advanced monitoring, and operational insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance, operational efficiency, quality, and engineering effectiveness.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary GCC point of contact for Digital Manufacturing capabilities.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation Design, Operational Technology, Quality, and Site stakeholders.
- Support enterprise initiatives related to digital transformation and manufacturing modernization.
- Partner with project teams and sites to ensure alignment of digital manufacturing capabilities and requirements.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, Digital Manufacturing, or related discipline.
- Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
- 15+ years of experience in Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Operational Technology, Industrial Automation, or related disciplines.
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical organizations and capability-building initiatives.
- Experience supporting manufacturing digitalization, smart manufacturing, or Pharma 4.0 programs.
- Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Behavioral Competencies
- Strategic leadership and organizational development.
- People leadership and talent management.
- Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Innovation and digital mindset.
- Business and operational acumen.
- Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communication and decision-making capabilities.
Technical Skills
- Digital Manufacturing and Pharma 4.0.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
- OT Architecture, Integration, and Connectivity.
- Manufacturing Data Platforms and Historian Technologies.
- Data Analytics, AI, and Digital Twin concepts.
- Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, and Computerized Systems Compliance.
- GAMP5, CFR Part 11, and applicable industry regulations.
- Smart Manufacturing and Connected Factory architectures.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, Digital Manufacturing, or a related discipline
- Master's degree in a related discipline
- 15+ years of experience in Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Operational Technology, Industrial Automation, or related disciplines
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or another regulated industry
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical organizations and capability-building initiatives
- Experience supporting manufacturing digitalization, smart manufacturing, or Pharma 4.0 programs
- Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
- Expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems and Electronic Batch Records
- Expertise in OT architecture, integration, and connectivity
- Experience with manufacturing data platforms and historian technologies
- Knowledge of data analytics, AI, and digital twin concepts
- Knowledge of data integrity, cybersecurity, and computerized systems compliance
- Knowledge of GAMP5, CFR Part 11, and applicable industry regulations
- Strategic leadership, organizational development, people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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.
Takeda Insights
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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