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Job DescriptionObjectives / Purpose:
- Lead the Process Automation discipline within the GCC and provide automation engineering expertise supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across all modalities.
- Build and develop Process Automation capabilities, talent, technical expertise, and succession pipelines within the GCC.
- Drive engineering excellence, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices.
- Ensure automation solutions support GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, cybersecurity, and business requirements.
Accountabilities:
Leadership:
- Lead, coach, and develop Process Automation Engineers.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development.
- Manage discipline capacity, priorities, and resource allocation.
Engineering Expertise & Design Support:
- Provide technical leadership for process automation solutions across OSD, Biologics, Plasma, and Fill-Finish facilities.
- Support automation concepts, control philosophies, automation architectures, and design reviews.
- Provide automation expertise during concept, FEED, detailed design reviews, and lifecycle activities.
- Coordinate interfaces with Process Engineering, Facilities & Utilities, Digital Manufacturing, CQV, and project teams.
Quality, Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure automation designs align with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, and applicable industry regulations.
- Ensure compliance with GAMP5, ISA-88, ISA-95, Data Integrity, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, lessons learned, and development of engineering best practices.
- Support inspection readiness and compliance initiatives.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Drive standardization and reuse of automation solutions.
- Promote innovation, digital engineering, and data-driven decision making.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and engineering quality.
- Support development of automation design standards, templates, and best practices.
Education, Behavioural Competencies and Skills:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master's Degree preferred.
Experience:
- 10+ years of automation engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
- Experience supporting process automation solutions across capital projects and manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical initiatives.
- Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Leadership and talent development.
- Stakeholder management and collaboration.
- Strategic thinking and decision making.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Innovation and digital mindset.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
Technical Skills
- DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Batch Control systems.
- Automation architectures and control philosophies.
- ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles.
- GAMP5, Data Integrity, and CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Pharmaceutical and GMP manufacturing processes.
- Automation lifecycle management and system integration.
- Digital engineering and automation design tools.
LocationsIND - BengaluruWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of automation engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries
- Experience supporting process automation solutions across capital projects and manufacturing operations
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical initiatives
- Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
- Master’s degree
- Experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Batch Control systems
- Knowledge of automation architectures and control philosophies
- Knowledge of ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles
- Knowledge of GAMP5, Data Integrity, and CFR Part 11 requirements
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical and GMP manufacturing processes
- Experience with automation lifecycle management and system integration
- Experience with digital engineering and automation design tools
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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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