About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Staff Engineer Process Analytical Technology (PAT) where you will be empowered to transform the development of biotherapeutics with purposeful technology. You will also help develop and implement Automated and Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) to accelerate the development of cell culture and purification processes. As part of the Biotherapeutics Process Development (BPD), you will to Director, Process Development and work with a cross functional team comprising of Upstream Development, Downstream Development and Analytical Development colleagues.

How you will contribute:

• Conduct lab experiments by using various automation and PAT (Process Analytical Technology) technologies to support process development for Upstream and Downstream processes

• Evaluate new technologies to support further development and implementation for in-line, at-line analysis to support process development needs

• Learn and implement new procedures with moderate levels of supervision; summarize data and communicate results of stakeholders and project team members; and demonstrate scientific curiosity through literature review and discussions with Takeda colleagues

• Responsible for documentation/maintenance of experimental data, generation study proposals, development s, and oral presentations

• Participate in cross-functional workstreams and project teams to provide technical support as a PAT Subject Matter Expert

• Support/lead local and global initiatives/workstreams, with understanding of project timelines and deliverables to plan project work accordingly

• Be a technical resource for BPD/TDI staff and leverage owns expertise as a functional resource/trainer for colleagues with less experiences

• Apply fundamental engineering and biological principles to practical technical challenges

• Independently plan, design, execute, and analyze experimental data and provide succinct conclusions and recommendations

• Embrace and demonstrate teamwork/collaboration with global cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external partners

• Demonstrate personal ownership to see the successful completion of projects

• Represent the Technology Development and Implementation on various project teams

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• PhD in biology, pharmacy, engineering, or related pharmaceutical science; 0-3 years relevant industry experience

• Master’s degree in biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 6-10 years relevant industry experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 8-12 years relevant industry experience

• Experience in CMC pharmaceutical development for active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products under cGMP’s

• Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment

• Proven record of technical expertise and troubleshooting. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the capacity to manage multiple competing tasks and demands

• Experience with cell culture and purification process development, with prior exposure to clinical program development workflow as a plus

• Experience with automation systems and data historians is a plus

• May require approximately 10% travel

• May require working during weekend, holiday, and other non-regular business hours

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Work Paths

• Tuition reimbursement

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.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.