Process Engineering Team Lead

About the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead the Process Engineering team responsible for supporting aseptic filling operations and cross-functional improvement initiatives. This role provides leadership, prioritization, technical direction, and oversight for the team’s work in aseptic filling, process optimization, deviation investigations, change management, improvement programs, CAPA implementation, and technical input for capital projects that impact filling operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Engineering team responsible for supporting aseptic filling operations and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, prioritization, technical direction, and oversight for the team’s work.
• Assign, coordinate, and oversee team support for deviation investigations, change management activities, improvement programs, and CAPA implementation.
• Ensure the team provides timely technical support to Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, and Supply Chain for process, component, and equipment issues affecting manufacturing performance and product quality.
• Lead team efforts to identify, prioritize, and implement process optimization opportunities that improve quality, compliance, reliability, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical direction and oversight for team contributions to capital projects that impact filling operations, including requirements, technical assessments, protocol support, validation execution, and operational readiness.
• Manage team priorities, resource allocation, performance expectations, and cross-functional alignment to ensure engineering commitments are delivered effectively.
• Execute some projects covered by the Process Engineer Team.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering (preferably Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical)
• Minimum 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical or food filling operations in an engineering role – aseptic filling or IV bag experience preferred
• Must have proficient computer skills and be experienced using MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
• Must have ability to author user and technical specifications, technical protocols and reports.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team-based environment.
• Must know how to effectively run projects, coordinate contractors, and direct the activities of technicians.
• Must have the ability to organize and present technical and project management overviews.
• Must have good verbal/written communication skills, including creation and presentation of project proposals to senior management.
• PMP certification a plus
• Six sigma certification a plus

Qualifications

• At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs.
• We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
• For Location: USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
• U.S. Base Salary Range : $137,000.00 - $215,270.00
• The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
• The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
• U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives.
• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
• EEO Statement: Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
• Locations: USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Job Exempt: Yes