Description About the role Embedded in our Global Manufacturing Science (GMSci) team, you will provide process science and manufacturing technology leadership for drug product manufacturing across Takeda's global network.
You will act as a technical SME for small molecule oral solid dosage and/or parenteral processes, supporting both new product introductions and lifecycle management of marketed products.
Working in a matrix environment, you will align cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to enable robust, compliant, and scalable manufacturing.
You will also represent the drug product process science perspective in regulatory CMC interactions, translating process understanding into clear and defensible filing content.
Overall, you will help strengthen how Takeda applies process knowledge consistently across sites to improve execution and decision-making.
How you will contribute Lead and/or oversee DP technical deliverables across the product lifecycle, including: Technology transfer to internal sites and external contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) Process validation planning and execution support Process characterization and establishment of process understanding Serve as an escalation point for complex technical investigations and issue resolution, mobilizing and coordinating rapid cross-site support when needed.
Drive manufacturing strategies for assigned key products, ensuring the approach is consistent across Takeda's internal network and CMOs and is grounded in process knowledge and science-based risk management.
Lead continuous improvement for late-phase/matured products by identifying and advancing opportunities that improve robustness, control strategy, and operational performance without compromising compliance.
Partner effectively in a matrix environment with key stakeholders, including: Pharmaceutical Sciences counterparts (R