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Job DescriptionAbout the Role
As Associate Director, Manufacturing Sciences & Analytical Technology (MSAT), you will provide scientific and technical leadership to teams supporting and developing manufacturing processes at our Grange Castle site.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams across process science, validation, laboratory activities, and data science, ensuring manufacturing strategies support both site priorities and broader global objectives. The role will also play a key part in technical transfers, manufacturing innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of advanced modelling and AI tools.
How You Will Contribute
- Lead and develop multiple technical teams supporting manufacturing processes, including PhD Chemists, Process Validation SMEs, and Data Science specialists.
- Provide scientific and technical expertise to site leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Lead the development laboratory and drive initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, robustness, and product quality.
- Establish and implement continuous improvement strategies across manufacturing operations.
- Ensure the successful technical transfer of new products to the Grange Castle site.
- Partner closely with Global Pharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Sciences teams and participate in relevant Communities of Practice.
- Lead the resolution of complex manufacturing challenges and develop innovative, science-based solutions.
- Advance the use of data science, computational modelling, and AI to support right-first-time technical transfers, predict potential process challenges, and identify solutions.
- Lead and develop the Process and Cleaning Validation team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the validated state of site manufacturing processes.
- Partner with Finance to identify annual opportunities related to R&D tax credits.
What You Bring to Takeda
- PhD in a scientific discipline, preferably Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
- More than 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong scientific and technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong knowledge of process and cleaning validation and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and practices.
- Ability to solve complex technical and manufacturing problems using innovative and scientifically sound approaches.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site, cross-functional, and senior global leadership.
- Commitment to quality, compliance, and safety standards.
More About Us
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace where people are empowered to grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact.
This role offers the opportunity to combine scientific leadership, manufacturing excellence, technical transfer, validation, and digital innovation while working with teams locally and globally.
LocationsGrange Castle, IrelandBase Salary Range:
€100,000.00 - €137,500.00The 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
- PhD in a scientific discipline
- PhD preferably in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- More than 10 years of relevant industry experience
- Strong scientific and technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Leadership experience managing, inspiring, and developing multidisciplinary technical teams
- Strong knowledge of process and cleaning validation
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment
- Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and practices
- Ability to solve complex technical and manufacturing problems using innovative, scientifically sound approaches
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to engage effectively with site, cross-functional, and senior global leadership
- Commitment to quality, compliance, and safety standards
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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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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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