Head of Quality Control

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Join us in leading the future of Quality this role you will oversee analytical chemistry microbiology and laboratory excellence driving the highest standards of quality compliance and operational performance. Working closely with Manufacturing and Quality partners you will champion continuous improvement employee development and innovation while fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone is empowered to succeed. The ideal candidate will embody Takedas Quality Culture by keeping it simple encouraging open communication taking pride in doing it right and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to quality.

• Lead QC Laboratory operations across Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology.
• Drive quality excellence through compliant processes and robust quality systems.
• Manage and develop a high-performing 24/7 laboratory team.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit coach mentor and recognize diverse technical talent.
• Partner with senior leadership to strengthen quality systems and resolve complex challenges.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital innovation initiatives across QC operations
• Oversee laboratory budgets contamination control programs and sterility assurance activities.

• Typically requires bachelors degree preferably in science engineering or another related technical field.
• 10 years of related experience with 7 in a management role.

• Experience in running a large-scale multi-function laboratory is strongly preferred

• In depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to quality control

• Knowledge of FDA EMA CFDA PDA Regulations application of Good Data and Documentation Practices (GDDP) and application of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

• Manages regulatory inspections and other pre-inspection readiness audits

• Experience with endotoxin and sterility testing is preferred

• Ability to work with multifunctional global teams in a fast-paced setting

• Good interpersonal/communication/influencing/negotiation skills required

• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated success in managing a large team

• Prior experience in interfacing and/or leading regulatory audits

• Ability to manage department budgets and staffing

• Result driven with ideas to drive continuous improvement and process simplification with breakthrough

  solutions including digital

• Knowledge in data analytics and Lean / 6Sigma concepts preferred

• Understanding of new innovated laboratory concepts

At Takeda our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the this role you may:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head face hands feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up jewelry contact lenses nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts including weekends or be asked to work supplemental hours as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol acids buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• 10% travel

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.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical dental vision insurance a 401(k) plan and company match short-term and long-term disability coverage basic life insurance a tuition reimbursement program paid volunteer time off company holidays and well-being benefits among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive per calendar year up to 80 hours of sick time and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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