Director

• Serve as the global expert for small-molecule oral solid dose (OSD) and/or parenteral drug product manufacturing technologies.
• Lead drug product manufacturing process characterization, including definition of critical process parameters and control strategies.
• Lead technology transfer of drug product and packaging processes to internal manufacturing sites and CMOs, ensuring smooth and compliant implementation.
• Lead or oversee validation of drug product and packaging processes in line with regulatory and Takeda standards.
• Act as part of rapid response teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues across local Operating Units, using data-driven root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive strategies for continuous improvement of marketed (mature) drug products in the late phase of their lifecycle, improving robustness, yield, and efficiency.
• Shape and implement manufacturing strategies for key Takeda products across the internal network and CMOs, in close collaboration with Pharmaceutical Sciences and Operations.
• Ensure that process knowledge and best practices are systematically captured, shared, and leveraged across sites and functions within the Manufacturing Sciences and Technical Services network.
• Partner effectively with local Technical Services, site leadership, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Global Quality, Regulatory CMC, and other key functions to align on technical decisions and manage cross-functional issues.

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