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Job DescriptionObjective / Purpose:
- Lead the Process Engineering & Architecture function within the GCC and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering services supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across all modalities.
- Build and develop organizational capability, technical expertise, leadership pipelines, and resource capacity across Process Engineering, Process Architecture, Process Piping, and Laboratory Engineering.
- Drive engineering excellence, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices.
- Ensure process solutions meet GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, sustainability, and business requirements while enabling Takeda's manufacturing network strategy.
Accountabilities:
Functional Leadership:
- Lead and develop Process Engineering & Architecture Design Leads and engineering teams.
- Establish workforce planning, capability development, succession planning, and talent strategies.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention of engineering talent.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Engineering Delivery:
- Accountable for overall Process Engineering & Architecture performance across all projects and programs.
- Ensure adequate resource capacity and effective workload balancing across disciplines.
- Drive consistency, scalability, and efficiency of engineering delivery.
- Support project execution across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction Support, Commissioning, and Qualification.
Quality, Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, EHS requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
- Ensure engineering practices align with ISPE guidance, process safety principles, ASME BPE requirements, and engineering best practices.
- Oversee quality assurance, technical reviews, risk management, and lessons learned processes.
- Support audits, inspections, quality investigations, and regulatory readiness activities.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Define and drive the Process Engineering & Architecture innovation and continuous improvement strategy.
- Promote digital engineering, process modeling, AI-enabled tools, and data-driven decision making.
- Drive standardization, modularization, and reuse of engineering solutions across projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, manufacturing performance, sustainability, and engineering quality.
Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as the primary GCC point of contact for Process Engineering & Architecture.
- Collaborate with Global Design Engineering, Project Teams, Manufacturing Sites, Discipline Authorities, and external partners.
- Support strategic initiatives related to technology transfers, facility expansions, network optimization, and operational excellence.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master's Degree preferred.
Experience:
- 15+ years of engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
- Significant experience across OSD, Biologics DS/DP, Plasma DS, Fill Finish, Process Piping, and/or Laboratory Engineering.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations and complex project portfolios.
- Experience across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction Support, Commissioning, and Qualification.
- Experience within EPCM, engineering consultancy, or owner-side project organizations preferred.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strategic leadership and organizational development.
- People leadership and talent management.
- Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Business and financial acumen.
- Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.
- Innovation and digital mindset.
- Strong communication and decision-making capabilities.
Technical Skills
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing process design and architecture.
- OSD, Biologics DS/DP, Plasma DS, and Fill Finish facility design.
- Process Piping, hygienic design, and ASME BPE principles.
- Laboratory planning and laboratory equipment integration.
- Process safety, risk management, and technology transfer.
- Knowledge of GMP, ISPE Baseline Guides, ASME BPE, process safety methodologies, and applicable industry regulations.
- Commissioning, Qualification, and lifecycle management principles.
- Digital engineering, process simulation, engineering data management, and innovation methodologies.
LocationsIND - BengaluruWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 15+ years of engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or another regulated industry
- Significant experience across OSD, biologics drug substance/drug product, plasma drug substance, fill-finish, process piping, and/or laboratory engineering
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations and complex project portfolios
- Experience across concept, FEED, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and qualification
- Experience within an EPCM, engineering consultancy, or owner-side project organization
- Master’s degree
- Knowledge of GMP, ISPE Baseline Guides, ASME BPE, process safety methodologies, and applicable industry regulations
- Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing process design and architecture
- Experience with process piping, hygienic design, laboratory planning, process safety, risk management, technology transfer, commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle management
- Experience with digital engineering, process simulation, engineering data management, and innovation methodologies
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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