Senior Engineer II

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About the role:

As a key member of the Manufacturing Sciences – Downstream Laboratory group, the Senior Engineer II will be responsible for providing technical and scientific leadership to support Downstream processes for commercial production and late-stage clinical production of Biologics, including process and product investigations/troubleshooting, continuous process improvement and life-cycle management, technology transfer and process validation. You will lead or contribute as a key member of various cross‑functional teams and will interact extensively with other departments within Takeda, including Manufacturing, QA, QC, PD, Engineering and RA etc.

You will report to the Head of Downstream Manufacturing Sciences.

• Lead and execute continuous process improvements, aimed at improving robustness, capacity, and productivity. Provide technical expertise and leadership in identifying opportunities/areas, planning, designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data and documenting results towards continuous Downstream process improvement, including reducing recurring deviations, and increasing level of safety and/or compliance
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in trouble‑shooting and root cause analysis for investigations of complex technical nature
• Support regulatory inspections and filings as an author and reviewer. Provide support to CMC strategy development
• Provide high quality written study proposals, research and development reports, and investigation reports
• Evaluate and implement effective and sustainable process control strategy by utilization of Process and Analytical Technologies (PAT)

• A PhD in Chemical Engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical environment; or MS in Chemical Engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or BS in Chemical Engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of 8 years of experience is required
• Experience working in a laboratory
• Proven record of technical capabilities
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple tasks and demands

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.

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS

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