CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules

Job Title CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules Locations Zurich, Switzerland (Primary); Cambridge, MA (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 among Pharmaceutical Sciences, Global Supply & Quality (GSQ), and manufacturing technology organizations, ensuring scientific excellence, robust lifecycle stewardship, and optimal resource utilization across competing priorities. How Will You Contribute Lead the cross-functional GSQ CMC team to support effective product development activities with the Pharmaceutical Sciences Organization. Lead the GSQ CMC team to develop a robust life‑cycle management plan for Takeda’s key small molecule assets. Represent CMC matters within Takeda’s Global Product Teams. Provide strong leadership for initiatives that are complex or span across multiple products. Be accountable for the scientific/CMC content related to a SM asset, considering the business impact to the GSQ organization. Lead the Small Molecules CMC team to effectively resolve issues related to CMC matters, also at times working with the Pharmaceutical Sciences organization when needed. Collaborate across all GSQ functions, including internal and external manufacturing sites and Pharmaceutical Sciences, to define directions for robustness, technology excellence, and innovation including digital solutions and data analytics. Own key CMC decisions and provide recommendations that directly impact program outcomes. Have a deep and broad understanding of small‑molecule product development, manufacturing, the regulatory environment, life‑cycle management, innovation trends, and financial acumen. Influence broadly within the 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 PMs to drive the success of the CMC team. Take full accountability for complex decisions regarding the development of the SM asset and life‑cycle management activities. Coordinate with the MSAT CMC LCM group on hand‑off of late‑stage products to the commercial team. What You Bring To Takeda A bachelor’s degree in engineering or life sciences. Minimum 10 to 15 years of 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 and build reputation and trust. Creating an environment that inspires and enables people. Focusing on the few priorities and delivering superior results. Elevating capabilities for now and the future. Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thinking and experience, as well as using project management tools. Scope includes innovation in manufacturing equipment, manufacturing processes, and use of digital technology to provide data‑driven approaches. Base Salary Range

CHF177,400.00 - CHF243,980.00

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