Manager, Process Science

Job Description

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Job Location

Cambridge, MA

Position

Manager, Process Science

Position Description

• provide technical expertise within the GMSci DP/Pkg organizations relating to manufacturing technology and sciences for drug product manufacturing
• serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for leading major technical transfer or validation projects relating to new product introduction or life cycle management of existing products
• provide leadership for regulatory interactions including CMC content for dossiers
• ensure process knowledge is shared and leveraged across sites and functions
• serve as Takeda’s global DP SME for issue resolution as needed
• act as Takeda’s expert on small molecule OSD or parenterals process and technologies
• lead activities such as Drug Product Manufacturing Process Characterization, Technology Transfer, and process validation
• serve as part of rapid response teams for local manufacturing Operating Units
• manage projects within Takeda’s product portfolio to support Manufacturing Sciences DP and Packaging Science activities
• develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement of marketed products
• ensure successful collaboration with various functions within the GMS Manufacturing Operating Unit and other key functional groups

Up to 5% domestic and international travel required to manufacturing and partner sites to oversee technology transfer, scale-up initiatives, process validation (PPQ), and to resolve technical issues that directly impact global product supply and regulatory compliance.

Up to 65% remote work allowed.

Estimated salary range reflects expected pay for this role. Actual base salary depends on the applicant’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, & work location, & will comply with all applicable minimum-wage laws.

U.S. employees may be eligible for medical, dental, & vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, company holidays, incentive compensation programs, & other benefits offered under company policies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field plus 8 years of related experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field plus 10 years of related experience
• Prior experience must include:
  • design and execute formulation and process development strategies, including experimental design, parameter selection, and scale-up considerations across pharmaceutical dosage forms
  • analyze process, analytical, dissolution, & stability data to evaluate process performance, identify variability trends
  • develop technical documentation, including development reports, protocols, batch records, and regulatory documents to support manufacturing and regulatory requirements
  • translate process parameters across equipment & manufacturing sites & develop comparability approaches for scale-up and technology transfer activities
  • execute process validation & lifecycle management activities, including process validation planning, stability strategy development, & continuous process improvement initiatives
  • execute and monitor sterile manufacturing process activities, including aseptic operations, sterility assurance controls, filtration processes, environmental monitoring, & container closure integrity evaluations
• Full time.
• $140,234 to $182,270 per year.

Locations Boston, MA

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.