Process Development Chemist ( FTC 12 Months)

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Job Description

About the Role:

This position is a fixed-term role for 12 months.

Takeda is seeking a Process Development Chemist to join our team and contribute to the development and manufacturing of high-quality pharmaceutical products. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, regulated environment, supporting process development, optimization, and problem-solving, while ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and environmental standards.

How you will contribute :

• Support the introduction, optimization, and outsourcing of chemical processes.
• Assist in process validation programs and provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams.
• Conduct laboratory-based investigational and development projects.
• Participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, quality standards, and HSE regulations.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including SOPs, BMRs, and process records.
• Actively engage in training and development activities for self and colleagues.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and environmental awareness.

What You Can Bring to Takeda:

• PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or relevant qualifications.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Drug Substance Process Development Chemist in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and quality systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, regulated environment.

What you can look forward to with us:

• Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
• Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
• Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
• Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
• Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
• Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.

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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

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