Project Manager – Capital Projects
Rieti, ItalyRieti, Italy| Santa Rufina, Italy
On 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.
Rieti, Italy| Santa Rufina, Italy
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Job Description
Previa verifica dei requisiti professionali, costituisce titolo preferenziale l’appartenenza alle Categorie Protette ai sensi dell’art 1 L. 68/99 e/o alle categorie di lavoratori che risultino percettori di interventi a sostegno del reddito e/o risultino disoccupati a seguito di procedure di licenziamento collettivo.
Since 1972, Takeda has had two sites in Italy for producing plasma-derived drugs in Rieti and Pisa, supporting patients with rare and complex diseases. These sites focus on the production of therapies derived from immunoglobulins, albumin, and coagulation factors. As a partner of the National Health System, we transform plasma into life-saving drugs under the “National Self-Sufficiency of Blood and its Products” program. We provide high-quality drugs worldwide, with a strong presence in Europe, America, and Asia.
Across Italy and the world, Takeda is recognized as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute based on our commitment to career development, inclusion, learning, sustainability, wellness, and, most importantly, our values.
Join us to make a difference.
About the role:
As a Project Manager – Capital Projects, you will manage engineering projects as Project Manager according to defined scheduling and cost. You will support capital planning and execution and investigation and change management as an engineering representative.
How you will contribute:
Lead and/or provide support to project management within Engineering department
Coordinate project teams during the entire life-cycle of a Project, including feasibility studies, vendor selection, scheduling, installation, commissioning and qualification
Support engineering department for the delivery of compliant and robust engineered solutions to improve efficiency of systems and equipment based upon best practices.
Supports the planning and execution of site capital investment projects to ensure that projects are on time and on budget
Support the request and approval process for capital funding
Guarantee the adequate project cost and cash-flow management, by supporting the forecasting process
Participate in coordination and supervision of external suppliers in the execution of the Project
Support change management process, including risk assessment execution and monitoring of quality-related activities
Manage alternative solutions and/or support investigations in case of deviations during the execution of the Project
Lead and/or provide support to shut-down management
What you bring to Takeda:
Degree in Engineering (preferred in industrial topics: Chemistry, Electric etc...)
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and coaching skills
Project management skills
Fluency in English (both written and oral)
Demonstrated experience in engineering and adequate knowledge of systems, equipment, facilities, automation is required.
Three years of experience in an engineering and/or facilities function within a pharmaceutical operations/manufacturing environment (preferred in the role of project manager).
What Takeda can offer:
We want our employees to succeed in everything they do - at work, at home, and in the community. This is why we offer world-class benefits and access to resources that can support people.
Health and Finance
Health Care Assistance Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee discount programs on commercial establishments, shops, medical services
Training and Development
Technical skill training and professional development
Job Rotation programs for working in other departments
Spontaneous employee groups for awareness on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issues and community engagement activities
Value-based culture
Individual Support
Wellness programs
On-site cafeteria and bar
Resources for mental, physical, financial, and spiritual health
Parental Leave
NOTE:
Belonging to protected categories (Law No. 68/99) will be considered a preferential qualification.
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products, and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way. In this role, you may:
Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wearing protective clothing.
Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
More About Us
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of innovative specialty medicines and first-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-oriented 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 aims for excellence in everything we do. We promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment where our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to delivering Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without distinction of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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