Process Development Chemist
Dublin, LeinsterOn the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:
- Small Molecules
- Biologics
- Plasma
- Cell and Gene
As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.
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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a Process Development Chemist for 24 months.
Takeda's presence in Ireland was established in 1997 and our Irish operations have played a key role in our global leadership in rare diseases, oncology and gastroenterology. Since beginning commercial operations, Takeda Ireland has grown in strength thanks to substantial investment in our people and industry-leading technology.
How you will contribute:
Technology Transfer
Play a leadership role in the introduction of a new process together with the preparation and execution of process validation programs.
Be the Subject Matter Expert in technical aspects of the process including assessment of critical parameters, establishment of bases of safety and implementation of control strategies.
Support cleaning and process risk assessment programs to define manufacturing and cleaning procedures.
Provide technical support and direction to manufacturing personnel in order to ensure that the manufacturing and ancillary facilities can be operated to optimum efficiency.
Conduct laboratory-based experiments to support the Technology Transfer when required.
Actively participate in problem identification, problem solving and change initiatives in cooperation with other teams and services.
Quality Systems and GMP
Perform operations in accordance with TILGC quality standards, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and all other relevant policies, procedures, regulations and standards including Health & Safety and Environmental (HSE) Legislation.
Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Such documentation would include (but not be limited to) records required by SOPs, Logbooks and Labels as well as HSE records.
Generate documentation associated with their activities as required by cGMP and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Manufacturing Instruction and Record (BMRs), Logbooks, Labels, In-Process Test documentation, and other regulatory documentation (Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental) as required.
Safety & Environment
Actively foster, in cooperation with other TILGC staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an integral part of the overall business.
Adhere fully to all safety policies, procedures and regulations.
Notify the Process Development Laboratory Manager (or other appropriate responsible person) in a timely and comprehensive manner of any breach of HSE policy, procedure or regulation.
Training
Actively participate in all training and assessment activities (internal and external) in relation to themselves, manufacturing personnel or other employees.
Ensure timely completion of all SOP training and assessment tasks.
Ensure that all training and assessment is accurately and promptly recorded for themselves and other relevant personnel in accordance with TILGC procedures.
What you bring to Takeda:
PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
3-5 years experience of working in a Process Development Environment in a Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Facility.
Experience of supporting an API Technology Transfer.
What Takeda can offer you:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Employer retirement plan contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Revenue approved profit share scheme
Employer funded income protection
Employer funded private medical insurance with dependants’cover
Employer life insurance contributions
Electric charging points available at parking locations
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing and engagement teams
Takeda Resource Groups
Flexible working arrangements, e.g., hybrid or shiftwork with shift allowance
Family friendly policies
26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
Coaching and mentoring
Educational programs and formal training
Development opportunities
Humanitarian volunteering leave options
Subsidized canteen
Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals
More about us:
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.
Takeda Ireland wasestablished in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation.Over the past two years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy.Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.
How we will support you:
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.
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