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Takeda Pharmaceuticals Senior Manufacturing Expert in Singapore, Singapore
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Job Description
Company Profile:
Takeda's Singapore biologics manufacturing facility focuses on manufacturing potentially life-saving medicines for patients suffering from rare blood disorders such as Hemophilia A and B. As part of the company’s Biologics Operating Unit network, the site is Takeda’s only biologics drug substance manufacturing facility in Asia. The facility has two buildings, including manufacturing suites and laboratories, as well as Takeda’s first positive energy building certified by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark scheme in 2022.
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Expert
Location: Woodlands, Singapore
About the role:
With little supervision, the individual will support and coordinate routine GMP manufacturing life cycle and day to day operational activities associated with the products and process equipment in Takeda Singapore, including but not limited to Suite 1 Manufacturing, Suite 2 Manufacturing and Manufacturing Support areas. In addition, the individual will provide critical ad hoc support to continuous improvement, validation and CAPEX activities.
How you will contribute :
The individual will support the EHS and cGMP compliance of day to day and tactical manufacturing activities and ensuring production activities are executed successfully. Primary responsibilities include: (70%)
Work hand-in-hand with the shift teams to ensure adherence to the production plan, resolve issues, as required
Be considered to have more than one area of manufacturing expertise, for example, Upstream processing/Downstream processing/ Equipment Preparation/ Buffer Preparation and/or knowledge in key systems like EBM/XFP/CIP/SIP knowledge
Act as subject matter expert during audits, explaining and walking through specific process operations or investigations, as applicable
Carry out deviations investigations in the GEMS system, including product impact assessments and implement CAPAs
Be a change control owner in the CCMS system, if applicable
Maintain recipe configuration management documentation, if applicable
Carry out material support activities including liaising with MLCM or vendors to address material issues, if applicable
Develop and implement CAPAs arising from audits
Informing management of events impacting production schedule
Propose and review document revisions
Carry out work in a safe manner, notifying management of safety issues and risks
The individual will manage equipment and support facility related projects by: (20%)
Assist in audit preparation as well as documentation related to audit responses, Adverse event notification review and Annual Product Reviews, as required
Lead the transfer/implementation of new processes and commissioning & validation activities of new projects
Lead complex investigations
Staff Technical Training and Development: (10%)
Meet and maintain training requirements on time
Provide technical training for area personnel, as required
Develop training material, as required
Train and coach team members, as required
Develop and maintain personal development plan
Participate in site or global strategic initiatives, as required
Provide feedback to peers to help staff development, as required
Provide annual performance self-assessment on development plan
Others:
Responsibility to adhere to any applicable EHS requirements.
Commitment to a fair and respectful relationship to others and behavior in accordance with Takeda’s Code of Conduct.
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
What you bring to Takeda:
Education and Experience Requirements
Degree in Chemical Engineering / Bioengineering / Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering / Pharmaceutical Engineering or related and possesses 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Diploma in Applied Chemistry / Biomedical Sciences / Chemical Engineering / Food Science & Technology / Biologics & Process Technology / Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology/ Food Science & Nutrition / Molecular Biotechnology / Biotechnology / Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering / Pharmacy Science or related and possess 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Nitec in Biotechnology / Chemical Process Technology or related with 6 - 8 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry
Excellent self-motivated team player with hands-on attitude and excellent communication skills
Able to work on odd hours as required
Key Skills and Competencies
The individual should have good understanding of cGMP manufacturing aspects and had hands-on manufacturing experience.
Excellent at technical writing as required for Electronic Batch Management (EBM), Batch Records (MBRs, MFRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Possess good communication and presentation skills
Ideally be Green belt trained/certified and possess good understand of LEAN and Six Sigma concepts.
Possess critical thinking skills
Full awareness of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Proficient documentation skills and computer skills including Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint
Good time management and team coordination skills
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Understanding of requirements from support functions and their capabilities
Experience as a system user of business systems such as C3ME, XFP and Trackwise
Will work holidays and overtime as required
May be required to adjust work schedule to meet production demands
Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses/goggles, gloves and safety shoes
Ability to gown and gain entry to biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing areas.
May be required to stand for 6 hours in a production suite.
May be required to climb ladders and work platforms.
May be required to stoop or bend to check or trouble-shoot equipment
May be required to work around chemicals (alcohols, acids & bases)
More about us:
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.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, 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.
Locations
SGP - Singapore - Woodlands
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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