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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and support your career?

Join us as Site Head for the Vienna site. At Takeda, we are committed to operating our business in a manner that protects the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, the communities in which we work, live and serve, as well as the environment and its natural resources. This is how we support our business priorities and mission of creating Better Health and a Brighter Future for patients worldwide.

The Manufacturing Site in Vienna is Takeda’s largest manufacturing site and proudly looks back on more than 65 years of expertise and breakthrough innovations for our patients. These cover plasma-derived therapies and biologics. 25 different products leave the Vienna site and reach patients at the local market and in over 100 countries worldwide.

Primary duties

This position leads the Vienna site’s overall operations to manufacture, test, release, and supply quality pharmaceutical products. Products include a combination of plasma-derived therapies and recombinant biologics products.

This position reports to the SVP of the Plasma Operating Unit and leads a cross-functional management team to ensure all aspects of Safety, Compliance, Quality, and Finance are being considered to optimize site performance and metrics, implement operational excellence and continuous improvement and develop and lead the site strategy.

Operational Activities

• Responsible for leading the Site Leadership Team to deliver goals and metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chai,n and Finance.

• Has responsibility for complex multiproduct facilities with a high VOP and a large employee base (over 2000).

• Monitor site performance to plan on a daily basis through the use of visual management systems (TIER structure)

• Responsible and accountable for site safety programs and ensure programs are adequate to meet safety standards for employees and

• Ensure adequate and effective Quality Systems implementation

• Guide and monitor investment projects

• Assure compliance against all relevant guidelines and requirements (GMP, EHS, ..)

• Manage and monitor expenses and capital expenditures for investment projects

• Monitor and manage financial plant performance

• Provide guidance for Plant Management Team across Global Functions (Manuf. Sciences, Engineering, Quality, HR, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, etc.)

• Ensure system development towards simplification and efficiency while meeting the necessary regulatory requirements

• Responsible for interactions with other plants and functions within Takeda as well as contacts with the community, customers, and outside stakeholders.

• Defines and executes budget and schedules and ensures performance requirements are met.

• Is a visionary leader and change agent who will continue to grow the facility and its employees.

Leadership

• Drive organizational and individual development of Manufacturing organizations

• Lead the Site Leadership Team (SLT), including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and other Support Functions.

• Responsible for directing, coaching, and holding the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) accountable for delivering site objectives.

• Develop a strong succession pipeline for SLT and oversee succession plan for key SLT-1 roles.

• Set and coordinate site goals and performance management objectives to meet Plasma Operating Unit tactical metrics and strategic imperatives.

• Monitor progress against performance objectives and set priorities for continuous improvement, innovation, and digital initiatives to improve operations.

• Responsible for developing and executing a Communication Plan for SLT and employees to ensure adequate communication with site employees across multiple shifts and functions. Ensures adequate communication throughout the organization.

• Support and strengthen the organization and individuals in their decision-making process and act as a role model in taking, explaining, and communicating decisions for the plant.

• Represent Takeda as the largest Biotech company in that region in the market and engage with external stakeholders and Industry associations

Strategic Activities

• Develop and execute on long-range capacity aligned with various product business needs. Create and monitor initiatives to support capacity growth.

• Responsible for site CAPEX ensuring projects are identified in alignment with the site’s strategic priorities and ensuring assets are maintained to meet safety and quality standards.

• Develop a plan for continuous improvement towards operational excellence in alignment with site strategy.

• Identify, develop and execute value capture initiatives that reduce year-over-year OPEX through implementing innovation, digital, operational excellence, and technology improvements.

• Develop a plan to keep up with current and future GMP requirements and to standardize/harmonize procedures to global quality standards.

• Ensure product development and life cycle management in accordance with strategic plans.

• Support the Development of the Vienna Site towards a digital company.

• Support and foster a modern working environment and an exceptional Employee Experience at the Vienna site.

• Ensure DE&I and Well-Being Strategy.

• Engage with relevant external stakeholders in strategic alignment with Takeda Austria’s business needs and foster Takeda’s interests in Industry Associations and engagement opportunities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduated from a technical, chemical, or biological college or university.

• Several years of proven experience in commercial/clinical manufacturing operations in the Biotech or Pharma industry in a people management position.

• Experience in a Quality or Manufacturing function, Audit experience

• Project management experience

• Experience in leadership of large organizations and multiple Functions

• Experience in managing external relationships with Industry Associations and external stakeholders

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and GMP requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Organizational skills and strong communication and change management skills

• Entrepreneurship and financial business acumen skills

• Build collaborative relationships in a multi-cultural and matrix environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication in both German and English.

• High EHS and GMP awareness

Internal and External Contacts

Internal: Member of the Plasma Leadership Team working with other Sites and Functions. Link to Plasma Derived Therapies Business Unit, BioLife, and Global Manufacturing and Supply.

External: relevant external stakeholders in strategic alignment with Takeda (Vienna) Austria business needs and fostering Takeda’s interests in Industry Associations and engagement opportunities (like the Chamber of Commerce, Pharmig, Federation of Austrian Industries)

Other Job Requirements

20% travel required

What Takeda can offer you:

A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 7048 - gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

• Family-friendly company environment; Support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten

• Work @ home depending on the position / department

• Comprehensive training programs

• In-house job rotation program

• In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers

• Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Recognition Program

• Takeda Resource Groups

• Medical checkups

• Free vaccination program

• Fitness Center

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