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Job DescriptionAbout the role
As an MSAT Data Expert (Plasma), you will play a key role in advancing Takeda's digital manufacturing and CMC data strategy within the Plasma business. You will help transform complex manufacturing and process information into structured, analysis-ready data that enables operational excellence, advanced analytics, and next-generation digital capabilities. Working at the intersection of manufacturing, process science, and data, you will contribute to building the digital foundations that support innovation across Takeda's global Plasma network.
How you contribute
Develop and maintain CMC data taxonomies, ontologies, metadata models, and business rules for the Plasma modality.
Ensure process data is accurate, contextualized, and analysis-ready across manufacturing systems and sites.
Partner with MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, and Digital teams to improve data capture, integration, and utilization.
Support the implementation of global CMC data standards, governance frameworks, SOPs, and job aids.
Act as the subject matter expert for CMC data stewardship and governance within the Plasma organization.
Enable data integration across manufacturing and enterprise platforms to support modelling, analytics, and digital use cases.
Drive data quality, integrity, and GxP compliance while supporting inspection readiness activities.
Promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and adoption of data-driven ways of working across the organization.
What you bring to Takeda
Advanced degree in Data Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or another relevant STEM discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, ideally supporting CMC, MSAT, manufacturing, or Plasma operations.
Experience working with CMC process data, data modelling, metadata management, taxonomies, ontologies, or data governance principles.
Knowledge of data integration approaches and experience operating within GxP-regulated environments.
Familiarity with manufacturing and digital platforms such as OSI PI, MES, LIMS, Databricks, AWS, or similar technologies is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex manufacturing processes into scalable digital solutions.
Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and global teams.
Curiosity, learning agility, and a passion for innovation, digital transformation, and enabling data-driven decision making through high-quality digital capabilities.
Base Salary Range:
CHF126,200.00 - CHF173,470.00The 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
- Advanced degree in Data Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a relevant STEM discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry
- Experience supporting CMC, MSAT, manufacturing, or Plasma operations
- Experience with CMC process data, data modeling, metadata management, taxonomies, ontologies, or data governance principles
- Knowledge of data integration approaches
- Experience operating within GxP-regulated environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to translate complex manufacturing processes into scalable digital solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary and global teams
- Familiarity with OSI PI, MES, LIMS, Databricks, AWS, or similar technologies
- Curiosity, learning agility, and interest in innovation, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making
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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