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MS&T (Manufacturing Science and Technology) Business Ex-cellence Investigation Lead (all genders)

Zurich, Canton of Zurich
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Vaccines prevent 2 to 3 million deaths each year and have transformed global public health. For the past 70 years, Takeda has supplied vaccines to protect the health of people in Japan. Today, Takeda's global vaccine business is applying innovation to tackle some of the world's most challenging infectious diseases, such as dengue, COVID-19, Zika and norovirus. Takeda’s team brings an outstanding track record and a wealth of knowledge in vaccine development, manufacturing and global access to advance a pipeline of vaccines to address some of the world's most pressing public health needs.

Job ID R0157850 Date posted 07/11/2025 Location Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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Job Description

At our heart we are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability.

Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have?

About the role:

The MS&T (Manufacturing Science and Technology) Business Excellence Investigation Lead provides expert support in troubleshooting to resolve complex manufacturing issues promptly.

The individual will lead and manage task forces to address critical situations effectively and develop and implement problem-solving methodologies to enhance business and operational excellence through strategic initiatives.

How you will contribute:

  • Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
  • Manage task forces to address urgent and high-impact problems.
  • Develop and implement problem-solving methodologies to enhance decision-making processes.
  • Drive business and operational excellence initiatives to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
  • Leverage data analytics to enhance decision-making, address complex business challenges, and drive productivity improvements.
  • Conduct research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Train employees on troubleshooting techniques and operational excellence practices

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:  

  • Task Force Leadership: Lead and manage task forces for critical manufacturing situations requiring cross-functional collaboration.
  • Operational Excellence: Drive initiatives to implement business and operational excellence strategies.
  • Decision Excellence: Enhance decision-making processes through effective problem-solving techniques..
  • Problem-solving Methodology: Establish a common problem-solving methodology across MS&T and be trained as an investigational lead.
  • Facilitation Support: Provide facilitation support for complex and high-impact process/product investigations.
  • Data Analytics Expertise: Use and maintain data analytics and visualization solutions to support operational excellence and decision-making processes.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. An advanced degree (MS or PhD) is preferred.
  • Minimum 7-10 years experience in manufacturing, troubleshooting methodology, best practices, and creating business processes.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification or equivalent process improvement certification is strongly preferred
  • Experience in contract manufacturing business is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory compliance standards (FDA, EMA, ICH, etc.).
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (e.g., Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, etc.).
  • Experience with statistical tools and software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for data analysis.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple investigations simultaneously.
  • Proven hands-on experience in Data Analytics is a valuable asset.
  • Project management experience.
  • Proficiency in visualization (white boards, dashboards, powerpoints etc)
  • Excellent command of English (both written and oral); knowledge of German is a plus.

Empowering our people to shine

At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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

Learn more at takedajobs.com

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within Vaccines at Takeda?

  • Integrity
  • Fairness
  • Inventive
  • Perseverance
  • Honesty
  • Collaborative

Our leadership

Vaccines represent a new dimension of global impact — successful leadership at Takeda can be encompassed in these four pillars:

Demonstrating strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients and build trust, reputation and business

Creating the environment that inspires and enables people to move the organization forward

Focusing on the few priorities and delivers superior results

Elevating the capabilities of the organization for now and the future

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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Zurich, Canton of Zurich


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