Takeda · 3 months ago
Associate Director – Process Engineering
USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $241K/yr
12+ years expTakeda is transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. As the Associate Director of Process Engineering, you will manage the Process Engineering staff, implement capital projects, and provide technical support at the Thousand Oaks Manufacturing Plant.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and communicate engineering strategies to support process, capital, and operational goals, ensuring successful project execution and daily operational reliability
Provide leadership across all process engineering disciplines in defining project requirements, scope, design (conceptual through detailed), timelines, budgets, and resource plans
Drive cost- and time-efficient, innovative design solutions that meet user, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Oversee and review feasibility studies, design packages, and cost/schedule estimates to ensure technical soundness, accuracy, and alignment with site strategy
Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from concept through execution, managing internal teams, contractors, and vendors to achieve schedule, cost, and performance objectives
Champion Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and regulatory compliance by integrating cGMPs, SOPs, and company procedures into all design and project activities; represent Process Engineering during audits
Collaborate with global engineering, network sites, and external partners to share best practices, solve complex process and equipment challenges, and drive continuous innovation
Assess and implement improvements that enhance productivity, capacity, reliability, and compliance across the Process Engineering function
Provide technical leadership and risk assessments related to process and equipment redundancy, system reliability, and operational performance
Develop and mentor engineering talent, fostering technical expertise, leadership skills, and core competencies across process SMEs and future leaders
Stay current with industry trends and technology benchmarks to ensure site competitiveness and alignment with best-in-class standards
Support procurement strategy and vendor management, including scope definition, negotiations, and performance oversight for architecture/engineering firms and contractors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering; preferably Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 12 years of experience with process engineering, design, process improvement and projects
Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience
In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical or food industry process equipment relevant to process equipment
General working GMP knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and utilities
Benefits
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.
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
Recent News
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