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Takeda Pharmaceuticals Head of Engineering, Osaka Site in Jūsō-honmachi, Japan
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Job Description
About Takeda
”Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World” is the purpose of a company. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We’re looking for like-minded professionals to join us.
Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company’s founding. Takeda-ism incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
Oversee all facilities and utilities to ensure a safe and compliant plant for manufacturing of quality products
Develop, implement and track capital projects, equipment maintenance, and processes
Ensure facilities and systems to meet the global standard
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Establish, maintain, and improve all plant physical systems, manufacturing equipment, plant utility systems and grounds
Oversee Facility and Utility functions to keep compliant with all global regulations applicable to the products and processes, which includes proper care and maintenance of all structures, grounds, facilities and utilities
Lead and manage IOQ and other calibration activities
Provide consistently and safely electricity, tap water, industrial water and steam as primary utility to the entire Osaka site to support site operation
Lead EHS initiatives to ensure relevant program execution within the team
Ensure ethics and compliance
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Wide range of knowledge and experiences of engineering project management, building, facility, equipment and EHS, and deep and broad GMP knowledge with rich inspection experience
Basic engineering knowledge of electrical, mechanical, automation, building construction, building service (HVAC/utility), IT and so on
Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes like solid dosage, sterile manufacturing/ filling, biologics, inspection and packaging
Leadership
Create and provide the vision and long / middle term stragegy at Osaka Engineering
Provide technical resolution to plant manufacturing problems on a timely basis with appropriate urgency
Demonstrate experienced leadership, coaching, guidance and direction to each function of Osaka Engineering
Develop and lead a diverse organization in Osaka Engineering
Lead strategic change for Osaka Engineering with excellent communication and team building skills
Decision-making and Autonomy
Make financial & functional decisions to positively impact both short & long-term site goals
Establish goals and milestones to lead and direct the team breaking down to tactical goal setting in line with superior starategies and policies of Global Engineering and Osaka plant
Interaction
Create, develop, and maintain relationships not only with relevant departments of GMSGQ Japan but also with Global Engineering, other associate divisions and external experts, in order to promptly implement various engineering measures at Osaka Plant
Encourage sharing and applying best practices and expertise with the team and wider global network
Innovation
Identify and implement strategic opportunities to drive cost reductions / process improvements in manufacturing operations
Develop and maintain a comprehensive GMP facilities master plan to optimize resources
Lead and engage team members with the AGILE program to drive continuous improvements
Complexity
Coordinate engineering strategic matters with Global Engineering and each department in Osaka Plant / Osaka Site Quality
Collaborate with cross functional leaders to identify and prioritize facilities and equipment requirements for manufacturing, laboratories, potentially office space
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Bachelor degree or Master degree in engineering or equivalent
Experience in complex investment projects and leadership experience for the management of internal and external resources
At least 10 years experiences of engineering in pharmaceutical industry, including at least five years in supervisory and management positions
Good understanding of EHS and Quality aspects in the pharmaceutical industry
Business level Japanese/English writing and verbal communication skills
What Takeda can offer you:
Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
Salary Increase: Annually
Bonus Payment: Twice a year
Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:45-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
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Locations
Osaka (Juso), Japan
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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