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Data Scientist

Dublin, Leinster
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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.

Job ID R0140018 Date posted 12/18/2024 Location Dublin, Leinster

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Job Description

People First - At Takeda we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people and bringing them the hope of a brighter future. It is our passion that transforms every job into meaningful action. Our people are the heart of Takeda.


For Takeda Ireland Ltd, we are looking for a 


Data Scientist 

for a full-time, permanent position at our Grange Castle production site in Lucan, Dublin, Ireland.


As a Data Scientist , you will join our dynamic Manufacturing Science Team. You will play a crucial role in supporting various departments, including manufacturing, engineering, and quality with a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing skills in chemical engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, communication, and business.


Your role will focus on applying chemical engineering principles, and gathering, analyzing, and modeling data to improve processes. Additionally, you’ll support the identification of digitization opportunities to drive continuous improvement.


Your tasks in detail:

  • Lead and optimize manufacturing processes for synthetic molecules using process modeling and simulation.
  • Utilize advanced process modeling tools and digital twin functionalities for process characterization.
  • Develop experimental designs and workflows for model development, validation, and verification.
  • Collaborate with global teams to deploy digital twins of unit operations.
  • Identify local data analytics opportunities and drive initiatives like Predictive Maintenance and Down Time Analysis.
  • Manage process monitoring and improvement efforts with the Process Development Lab.
  • Support and participate in data analytics communities and cross-functional training initiatives.
  • Promote Takeda-ism values and maintain a culture of safety.
  • Ensure timely completion of SOPs, training, and assessments.
  • Perform other duties as directed by management.

Your profile: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering, data science, or related technical fields or equivalent qualification
  • 2-5 years of experience in chemical engineering modeling and data mining in a manufacturing setting.
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
  • Strong knowledge of transport phenomena and thermodynamics.
  • Experience with CFD software (e.g., Ansys, Star CCM+, MStar CFD) and reaction kinetic modeling software (e.g., ReactionLab, Dynochem, gPROMS).
  • Proficient in data collection from systems like sensors, controllers, and industrial systems.
  • Experience with business process automation and statistical methods.
  • Experience with software such as BioVia Discoverant, SIMCA, and creating web apps with Microsoft PowerApps is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML methodologies, multivariate analysis, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA).
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical aptitude, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

What you can look forward to with us:

  • Appreciative working atmosphere in an international and exciting working environment with a wide range of development opportunities
  • Independent work with the opportunity to play a part in shaping an innovative company
  • Professional and personal development opportunities

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!


For further questions, please contact: Jennifer Kriedemann | Talent Acquisition Partner | E-Mail: jennifer.kriedemann@takeda.com

Locations

Grange Castle, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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  • Inclusion

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  • Collaboration

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

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

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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