Scientist MSAT Drug Product; f​/m​/d

• Design, execute, and evaluate experiments in the Drug Product Lab, focusing on formulation, filling, lyophilization, and capping in both small-scale and pilot-scale automated setups
• Collaborate with teams across MS&T, CMC, QA, QC, and manufacturing to support process improvements, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
• Identify limitations of experiments or issues during experiments, analyze causes, propose solutions and prepare technical reports and summaries
• Use scale-down models and standardized methods for process characterization and optimization
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with quality standards
• Support lab operations via common lab tasks such as procurement, inventory management and introducing new technologies
• Assist in deviation investigations and continuous improvement projects

In this position you will report to the Manager MSAT Lab DP.

• MSc in a scientific discipline with experience in vaccines or biologics drug product development, MSAT labs or start-ups, including conceptual design and execution of complex lab experiments
• Strong expertise in formulation, filling, freeze-drying and process optimization
• Hands-on experience in experimental design and troubleshooting
• Excellent communication skills in English. German is a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, hands-on, with the ability to prioritize tasks, supportive and result oriented
• Hands-on mentality with lab activities to run experiments and support colleagues in execution of complex experiments.
• Experience in bioanalytical methods, live-virus vaccines, tech transfer, or cGMP manufacturing is a plus

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines.

In Singen, around 1,200 employees specialize in the production of liquid, semi-solid and freeze-dried medicines. Singen is the only production site in the global Takeda network for the manufacture of our new vaccine. Takeda Singen is a regionally significant employer and has been awarded the independent Top Employer certificate several years in a row. The site is characterized by its high level of diversity (e.g., more than 55 nationalities and over 40% of leaders are women), its long company history and its excellent development opportunities.

The town of Singen (Hohentwiel) is located on the beautiful Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg with a view of the Alps and close proximity to France, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, 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. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.

Singen, Germany

Employee

Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.