Research Fellow

About the role

Serve as Senior Technical Advisor to the Head, MSAT Synthetic Molecules and the Takeda Synthetic Molecules manufacturing network, and recognized as Takeda's thought leader in all aspects of synthetic molecules manufacturing, including synthetic API, OSD and Sterile DP manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term technical vision for Synthetic Molecules manufacturing through advanced process development, scale-up strategies, and identification of transformative, disruptive next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• Position Takeda ahead of competitors by building and leveraging external networks across industry and academia, conducting competitive intelligence assessments, and performing due diligence on new technologies and potential partnerships or acquisitions.
• When needed, leads highly complex, cross-functional projects and guides project teams in solving complex strategic and technical manufacturing challenges.

Requirements

• Serve as Senior Technical Advisor to the Head, MSAT Synthetic Molecules and the entire Takeda Synthetic Molecules manufacturing network on all aspects of synthetic molecules manufacturing science and process technology.
• Lead the development and implementation of Synthetic Molecules manufacturing solutions to optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring improved productivity, yield, and cost-efficiency throughout the network.
• Drive innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Global Engineering, R&D, and Manufacturing, by identifying, prioritizing, and advancing transformative, disruptive technologies specific to Synthetic Molecules, providing deep technical input to MSAT innovation roadmaps.
• Build and leverage external network across industry, academia, and partners to anticipate future trends and position Takeda ahead of competitors.
• Work with MSAT Process Technology & Innovation COE to provide Synthetic Molecules-specific scientific input that influences adoption of new technologies and approaches across the network.
• Collaborate with global teams and manufacturing sites to feed into future process blueprints and provide direction and recommendations for innovative solutions.
• Perform competitive intelligence assessments and conduct rigorous due diligence on new technologies, platforms, and potential external partnerships or acquisitions, providing expert technical recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (PhD Preferred)
• 20+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, with 15+ years in management and synthetic molecules manufacturing industry experience
• Self-motivated, good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as, project management tools.
• Well versed in the manufacturing technology for the following: Synthetic Molecules, API, Solid Oral Drug Product and Sterile Product manufacturing.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Agile, Lean, DMAIC…) or a Belt certification would be a benefit
• Fluent in English is a must, additional languages (French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese) a benefit

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with process improvement methodologies

Benefits

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

• Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00
• Short-term and/ or long-term incentives
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits

Pay

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.