CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules at Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Small molecule product development, Lifecycle management, Strategic leadership, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Cross-functional team leadership, Regulatory environment knowledge, Project management, Data analytics, Digital solutions, Financial acumen, Stakeholder management, Conflict resolution, Technology excellence, API development, Drug product development

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Title: CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules Location: Bengaluru, India (Primary) Location: Zurich, Switzerland (Secondary) About the role: As a CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the CMC execution and lifecycle management of a key launched product within Takeda’s small molecule portfolio. You will serve as the CMC Leader and primary interface between Pharmaceutical Sciences, Global Supply & Quality (GSQ), and manufacturing technology organizations, ensuring scientific excellence, robust lifecycle stewardship, and optimal resource utilization across competing priorities. You will build, develop, motivate and lead a global team of experts responsible for CMC content of a key launched product within the Takeda’s small molecule portfolio, You will also provide strong direction in prioritization of life cycle management and technology excellence activities to optimize resource utilization given competing requirements for key development small molecule program. How will you contribute: Lead the cross functional GSQ CMC team to support effective product development activities with Pharmaceutical Sciences Organization. Lead the GSQ CMC team to develop a robust life cycle management for Takeda’s key small molecule assets. Represent CMC matters within Takeda’s Global Product Teams. Provide strong leadership for initiatives which are complex or span across multiple products. Accountable for the scientific/CMC contents related to a SM asset, take into consideration of business impact to the GSQ organization. Ability to lead the Small Molecules CMC team to effectively resolve issues relating to CMC matter, also at times with the Pharmaceutical Sciences organization, when needed. Ability to work across all GSQ functions, including internal and external manufacturing sites, and Pharmaceutical Sciences to define directions relating for robustness technology excellence and innovation including digital solutions and data analytics. Accountable for key CMC decisions and provide recommendations to have a direct impact on program’s outcome. Has a deep and broad understanding of small molecule product development, manufacturing, the regulatory environment, life cycle management, trends in innovation, and financial acumen. Ability to influence broadly within GSQ organization and Takeda Product Teams to drive decisions, alignment, and conflict resolution for complex cross-functional CMC and technology excellence issues. Work closely with the PMs to drive to the success of the CMC team. Full accountability for complex decisions regarding the development of the SM asset. Accountable for the decision relating to Life Cycle Management activities, and able to effectively manage SMEs from all functional areas to execute the decisions made. Works alongside Pharmaceutical Sciences organization and influence and be accountable for decisions made having impact to the commercialization of the key asset. Works across MSAT small molecule organization (including API and DP) to align CMC Development and LCM activities within the various GSQ functional organizations Works across MSAT global functions as needed for business metrics and align on LCM procedures. Works across MSAT small molecule (API and DP), Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Site Manufacturing Sciences groups to align on vision and priorities for LCM activities. Works with the MSAT CMC LCM group on coordination of hand-off of late stage products to the commercial team. What you bring to Takeda: A bachelor degree in engineering or life sciences. Minimum 10 to 15 years experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Experience operating globally in a matrixed organization highly preferred. Experience defining the strategy and roadmap for complex, cross-functional initiatives. Strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients build reputation and trust. Creating the environment that inspires and enables people. Focusing on the few priorities and provide superior results. Elevating capabilities for now and the future. Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as, project management tools. Scope includes innovation in manufacturing equipment, manufacturing processes, and use of digital technology to provide data-driven approaches. Locations IND - BengaluruCHE - Glattpark (Opfikon) - Zurich HQ Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer. For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click here to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If you are limited in the ability to use our job application tool, or otherwise require a reasonable accommodation for a disability please click here.

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Responsibilities

The CMC Lead provides strategic and operational leadership for the lifecycle management of small molecule products, serving as the primary interface between Pharmaceutical Sciences and manufacturing organizations. They are responsible for leading cross-functional teams to ensure scientific excellence, robust technology implementation, and effective resolution of CMC-related issues.