CMC Lead, Launch Product, Biologics (Director)

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Job Description

About the role

As CMC Lead for a key biologics launch product, you will serve as the central scientific and strategic leader for Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) activities across the product lifecycle. You will partner closely with Global Product Teams and Pharmaceutical Sciences to drive development, commercialization, and ongoing innovation.

This role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions, shape life cycle management strategies, and advance technology excellence across Takeda’s biologics portfolio on a global scale. You will report into the Head of MSAT Biologics.

How you will contribute

• Lead cross-functional CMC teams to advance development and lifecycle management for a key biologics asset, ensuring alignment across Pharmaceutical Sciences and GSQ
• Represent CMC in Global Product Teams, providing strategic input that directly impacts program outcomes and commercialization success
• Define and drive lifecycle management strategies to optimize product performance, resource allocation, and long-term value
• Provide leadership across complex, multi-product or multi-site initiatives, driving alignment and resolution of critical CMC challenges
• Guide decision-making on scientific and CMC matters, balancing business priorities and technical considerations
• Collaborate across global MSAT, manufacturing sites, and external partners to deliver robust, innovative solutions, including digital and data-driven approaches
• Champion innovation in manufacturing processes, technologies, and analytics to enhance product quality and operational efficiency
• Foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement while influencing stakeholders across a global, matrixed environment

What you bring to Takeda

• Degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in biologics development and manufacturing within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of CMC, regulatory expectations, and lifecycle management for biologics
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to translate complexity into clear direction and actionable plans
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience driving alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions with significant business impact
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and a track record of innovation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership approach

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$177,000.00 - $278,080.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

EEO Statement

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Locations

Lexington, MACHE - Glattpark (Opfikon) - Zurich HQ, IRL - Dublin - Baggot Street

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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