Head of Manufacturing [Austria]

 

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Job Description

About the role:

This position leads the Vienna site’s overall manufacturing operations to ensure product supply of quality pharmaceutical products. Products include a combination of plasma-derived therapies and biologics products.

In this role you will report to the Vienna Site Head and lead a manufacturing operations team across five units and manufacturing support. The objective is to ensure that all aspects of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Production targets and Finance are being considered to optimize manufacturing performance and metrics. This will require the implementation of operational excellence and continuous improvement. In addition to role will develop and lead the manufacturing departments’ strategy.

How you will contribute:

• Oversee all manufacturing operations across five units to deliver goals and metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Delivery and Finance and drive safety, sustainability and DE&I culture across the manufacturing unit

• Drive organizational and individual development of Manufacturing units as well as the manufacturing support team, providing guidance and support as needed to develop a high performing team

• Support the Development of the manufacturing department of Vienna Site towards a digital company by driving opportunities to digitalize and automate operations with business benefits

• Work with the Manufacturing team to translate site strategy and site master plan into department objectives across all product portfolios to ensure achievement of overall business objectives, including innovative upgrades, new manufacturing lines and assets

• Collaborate with other departments, including engineering, quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing science, supply chain, DD&T, Business Excellence (BE) and others, to ensure that all manufacturing operations are aligned with company goals and objectives

• Take ownership of the complete manufacturing function as well as the broader site as part of the Site Leadership Team (SLT).

What you bring to Takeda:

• Master's degree in science or engineering, or a related field; MBA or other additional business degree is of advantage

• Extensive experience in manufacturing management, with several years in a senior leadership role including leading multiple layers of organizations

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies

• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team of managers and supervisors

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience in a regulated industry, such as pharmaceuticals or medical devices, is required

• Fluency in English is a must and as a minimum conversational German required

What Takeda can offer you:

A remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 10.100 gross per month (paid out 14x per anno) - the actual salary depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

• Family-friendly company environment; Support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten

• Work @ home depending on the position / department

• Comprehensive training programs

• In-house job rotation program

• In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers

• Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Recognition Program

• Takeda Resource Groups

• Medical checkups

• Free vaccination program

• Fitness Center

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

AUT - Wien - Industriestrasse 67

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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