On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you'll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that's applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:
* Small Molecules
* Biologics
* Plasma
* Cell and Gene
As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.
Job ID R0161498
Date posted 08/27/2025
Location Wicklow, Leinster
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Job Description
Manufacturing Packaging Manager
About the Role:
The Manufacturing Packaging Manager ensures efficient packaging of finished goods, solving complex challenges, analyzing data, and collaborating with senior professionals. The role includes leading projects, representing the companyvalues, liaising with senior stakeholders, and mentoring staff.
Responsibilities
* Manage the packaging process to ensure efficiency and quality
* Oversee the assembly of finished components or parts into finished products
* Implement and monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the packaging department
* Lead and mentor team members
* Analyze and solve complex problems related to packaging and production
* Ensure compliance with sanitation practices and quality control principles
* Leading projects, representing the company values, liaising with senior stakeholders and mentoring staff
What You Bring to Takeda:
* Degree in Life Sciences field
* PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred
* 5+ years experience in Lead PM roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
* Proficiency in project management processes and procedures.
* Understanding of GMP procedures and practices.
* Strong competency in organizing and managing complex project activities.
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure & managing conflicting tasks at the same time.
* Problem Solving mindset with attention to detail.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Strong Knowledge of API processes preferred
What you can look forward to with us:
* 3rd Level Degree (Bachelor's or higher), preferably in Science or Engineering
* Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in pharmaceutical solid oral dosage production
* Fully proficient in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), able to handle highly complex situations and mentor others
* Basic understanding of sanitation and hygiene practices, able to perform routine tasks under supervision
* Developing practical skills in arithmetic, able to perform basic calculations with ongoing coaching
* Initial troubleshooting experience, understands key concepts and begins to solve simple problems with guidance
* Excellent attention to detail, able to manage complex tasks independently and advise others on precision
* Participates in team activities with basic understanding of team dynamics, requires continued guidance and support
* Applies basic quality control principles in routine situations with some coaching, understands key terminology
* Building practical experience in production scheduling, applying basic principles under close supervision
* Basic knowledge of automation technologies, applying them in simple situations under guidance
* Basic understanding of production equipment, able to perform simple tasks with guidance, requiring ongoing support
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool
Locations
Bray, Ireland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time