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JOB DESCRIPTION

Since 1972, Takeda has had two sites in Italy for producing plasma-derived drugs in Rieti and Pisa, supporting patients with rare and complex diseases. These sites focus on the production of therapies derived from immunoglobulins, albumin, and coagulation factors. As a partner of the National Health System, we transform plasma into life-saving drugs under the “National Self-Sufficiency of Blood and its Products” program. We provide high-quality drugs worldwide, with a strong presence in Europe, America, and Asia.
Across Italy and the world, Takeda is recognized as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute based on our commitment to career development, inclusion, learning, sustainability, wellness, and, most importantly, our values.
Join us to make a difference.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage and coordinate the Process Improvement team, ensuring that all team members are aligned with business objectives and operate efficiently
• Lead process improvement initiatives, monitoring, and stewardship
• Provide technical support about manufacturing processes, investigations, optimization, yield improvement projects, cycle time reduction, process robustness, Technology Transfer
• Oversee product and process investigations, product impact assessment, risk assessment
• Collaborate with all other departments to ensure an integrated and cohesive approach
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards, keeping Quality by Design documents up to date
• Manage process validation strategy
• Support the preparation of regulatory submission / meetings
• Support regulatory inspections and defending technical decisions to regulatory agencies

MORE ABOUT US:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of innovative specialty medicines and first-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-oriented 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 aims for excellence in everything we do. We promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment where our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to delivering Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

• Manage the activities related to Process Improvement & Stewardship Team
• Lead process improvement initiatives, monitoring, and stewardship
• Provide technical support about manufacturing processes, investigations, optimization, yield improvement projects, cycle time reduction

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong strategic orientation and analytical thinking ability
• Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills
• Experience in managing complex projects and implementing innovative technologies
• Ability to anticipate changes and solve complex problems
• Project management skills and results orientation
• Development of the team, providing strategic direction and support in complex scenarios
• Development of strategic plans for departmental growth and operational efficiency

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products, and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm’s way. In this role, you may:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wearing protective clothing.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment