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Systems Site Lead

Lessines, Wallonia

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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 R0142786 Date posted 01/22/2025 Location Lessines, Wallonia

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Job Description

About the role:

At Takeda, we believe technology and digital innovation are pivotal to evolving our global operations. The Data & Digital Technology (DD&T) department drives this transformation, positioning Takeda as a digital leader in healthcare manufacturing.

As the Enterprise Systems Lead on site, you will guide Takeda’s digital journey, managing a team of systems and application subject matter experts.

How you will contribute:

Reporting to the Head of DD&T and leveraging innovative solutions, you will play a key role in advancing Takeda’s Lessines site—recognized as a Factory of the Future—into a hub of digital excellence and sustainable operations.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead a team of systems and application SMEs, nurturing collaboration and technical growth.
Align team strategies with manufacturing objectives to achieve digital transformation milestones.
Empower your team through mentoring, management, and driving operational excellence.

System Management & Maintenance

·Oversee critical technical systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and secure operations.
·Proactively manage updates and maintenance while solving complex technical challenges.
·Act as a bridge between IT and business teams to enable seamless communication and resolution.

System Improvement & Optimization

Identify opportunities to optimize system performance and functionality for excellence.
Implement upgrades to deliver superior user experiences across manufacturing operations.
Monitor configurations in response to evolving business and production needs.

Advanced Technical Strategy

Partner with business leaders to define and implement digital requirements.
Communicate transformation impacts and system benefits to stakeholders and executives.
Design, document, and implement new digital manufacturing solutions aligned with innovation goals.
Drive technological solutions tailored to advance Takeda’s Lessines site.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

Safeguard system security with proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with strict regulatory standards while preserving system reliability.
Develop frameworks to protect operations and support long-term sustainability.

What you bring to Takeda

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
5+ years in operations across production, quality, maintenance, or logistics.
Proven expertise in system administration, technical management, and leadership roles.
Strong experience with manufacturing systems such as Oracle, SAP, MES, or LIMS.
Hands-on skills in automation, scripting, and digital product development.
Knowledge of system architecture, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
Vendor management expertise with strong business partnership and contract negotiation skills.
Effective communicator, capable of collaborating with IT teams, business leaders, and external stakeholders.
Fluency in French and English for global collaboration.

What Takeda can offer you:

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.

Our sector and the needs of our patients are constantly changing, which is why we emphasize continuous training. We actively support and invest in the development of our employees through a 50/40/10 training model.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, prioritizing wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance:

Generous Time Off: 20 days of paid vacation in accordance with Belgian legislation and 12 Working Time Recovery days with additional days granted based on seniority and age.
Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and hospitalization insurance, annual check-ups starting at age 45, and support for preventive healthcare.
Family Support: Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption, along with dedicated spaces for nursing mothers.
Career Development: Access to a Learning Catalog, language courses, and opportunities for internal and international mobility.
Transportation & Eco-Benefits: Contributions for public transport, incentives for cycling, and on-site charging stations for electric vehicles.
Additional Perks: Meal vouchers, eco-cheques, a flex plan, a 13th-month salary, and pension support.

More About Us:

The Takeda Lessines manufacturing site plays a vital role in the production of Takeda’s plasma-based therapies. With over 75 years of pioneering legacy, Takeda is a global leader in rare diseases and ranks in the top three for plasma-derived products. Our Lessines manufacturing site is a state-of-the-art biotechnology production facility with over 50 years of experience, specializing in immunoglobulin purification, plasma-derived therapies, and packaging for treatments targeting blood disorders. Serving more than 250,000 patients worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality therapies that make a significant impact. As Takeda's third-largest global production site, Lessines plays a pivotal role in our international operations, producing and distributing million vials annually to more than 80 countries.

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.

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Locations

BEL - Lessines

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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

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Patient

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People

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