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Associate Director, API Process Engineering(m/w/x)
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
- English – Business Fluent
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Associate Director, API Process Engineering(m/w/x)
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
- English – Business Fluent
About the Company
Takeda Manufacturing Austria AG
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Das Unternehmen ist ein weltweit führendes, forschendes biopharmazeutisches Unternehmen, das lebensverbessernde Arzneimittel für komplexe Erkrankungen entwickelt.
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