Takeda · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Commercial Biologics Product Science Lead
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expTakeda is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for their Commercial Biologics Product Science team. The role involves providing technical expertise and leadership for regulatory interactions and ensuring robust control strategies for Takeda’s commercial biologics portfolio.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of product structure, critical quality attributes, impurities, stability and structure–function relationships
Define and justify product specifications using process and analytical history, ensuring consistency across sites and over the product lifecycle
Design and own analytical comparability strategies and non‑GMP analytical methods for assigned products
Lead preparation and review of CMC dossier sections related to product quality, characterization and analytical control strategy
Provide technical leadership for complex investigations and cross-site initiatives affecting product quality, driving alignment and timely decision-making
Represent Biologics Product Sciences on cross-functional CMC and project teams and collaborate closely with Pharmaceutical Sciences, Global Manufacturing Sciences and Quality
Ensure effective product knowledge sharing across sites and functions to support reliable commercial supply
Influence stakeholders across functions and regions to resolve complex issues, balancing patient, quality, business and regulatory considerations
Mentor colleagues and contribute to the development of future talent in biologics product sciences
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or closely related area
B.Sc. with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a pharma/biotech environment
Deep expertise in analytical methods and characterization for biologics with capability and interest in analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience
Experience with activities associated with commercial launch and release as well as interactions with Health Authorities to support submissions
Clear, concise communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in writing and in person to technical and non-technical audiences
Fluent English required
Demonstrated enterprise mindset, strong prioritization and quality focus
Preferred
An advanced degree (M.Sc. or PhD) is preferred
Experience operating globally in a matrixed organization would be greatly appreciated
Proficiency in verbal and written Mandarin is beneficial but not required
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
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