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TATakeda Manufacturing Austria AG

Associate Director, API Process Engineering(m/w/x)

Zürich, Neuenburg, Oranienburg
Full-timeOn-siteManagement

Leading small molecule API manufacturing sciences, applying mechanistic modelling for batch/continuous platforms in biopharmaceutical production. Master's in Chemical/Process/Pharm Engineering and 5+ years small-molecule production experience in cGMP required. Work across both batch and continuous manufacturing platforms.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Engineering
  • At least 5 years of experience in cGMP manufacturing environment
  • At least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in small-molecule APIs
  • Strong foundation in organic/pharmaceutical chemistry and chemical engineering
  • In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and ICH guidelines
  • Experience in mechanistic modelling, process simulation, and data-driven process optimization
  • Proven track record leading API process characterization and technology transfer
  • Strong problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Commitment to sharing knowledge across functions and sites
  • Intellectual curiosity about technology and new ways of working
  • Willingness to travel to international manufacturing sites

Tasks

  • Lead small molecules API manufacturing sciences activities
  • Provide process engineering support for batch and continuous API platforms
  • Apply mechanistic modelling and process simulation to enhance process understanding
  • Characterize API manufacturing processes, including risk assessments
  • Define critical process parameters and controls
  • Oversee technology transfer of API processes between internal sites and external CMOs
  • Ensure compliant implementation of API processes
  • Lead API process validation activities, including strategy and protocol design
  • Support execution and data evaluation for process validation
  • Develop strategies for continuous improvement of marketed API processes
  • Optimize yield and improve robustness while reducing cost of goods
  • Establish best practices for commercial technology transfer and process validation
  • Build and maintain a central knowledge base of API processes
  • Share lessons learned across products, sites, and functions
  • Collaborate with GMS functions and site leadership
  • Provide technical support for marketing applications in global markets
  • Prepare responses to regulatory questions from health authorities
  • Utilize root cause analysis techniques for process and equipment issues
  • Deliver sustainable corrective and preventive actions
  • Provide subject matter expertise for due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
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