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Engineer IV

Lexington, Massachusetts
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The Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharm Sci) organization is an integral part of global R&D at Takeda, translating science into therapeutic products for patients. When you join Pharm Sci, you become part of a team dedicated to bringing our products to life for our patients through innovation, dedication and talent while minimizing environmental impact.

We work as a member of Takeda’s Global Program Team (GPT) and take full ownership of Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) activities — driving product development from bench to bedside.

The Pharm Sci team focuses on executing and enhancing business processes and partnering with key stakeholders and industry leaders to boldly deliver an increasingly complex portfolio. Always looking through a sustainability lens to protect our planet, we are embracing new ways of working, excelling in our data and digital transformation, building differentiated capabilities (CMC Acceleration), delivering innovative medical devices, and advancing an inclusive, innovative culture.

It is an exciting time to be in Pharm Sci. Join our journey and change the lives of patients!

Job ID R0134375 Date posted 09/20/2024 Location Lexington, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, you are hereby notified that an application for Alien Employment Certification will be filed by Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. for the following job opportunity:

JOB LOCATION: 300 Shire Way, Lexington, MA 02421

POSITION: Engineer IV

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. is seeking an Engineer IV with the following duties: Independently plan and execute most purification unit operation, development, characterization and optimization experiments within expertise; assist in preparing technology transfer documentation; may provide support/trouble shooting during technology transfer or manufacturing; independently interpret and communicate results (e.g., to technical and/or CMC project teams); lead technology transfer activities (from bench to pilot and manufacturing scales) and compile vendor data for feedback for presentation to process engineers or vendor. Areas of focus include but are not limited to chromatography, filtration, diafiltration, design of experiments (DOE), statistical modelling, risk and root-cause assessment, process scale-up and transfer, writing CMC regulatory documents as necessary; contribute significantly to multiple projects within area of expertise and coordinate relevant project management. As necessary, anticipate and troubleshoot issues; be responsible to propose and implement resolutions; review, interpret data and communicate results to impacted line functions; be responsible for keeping abreast of area related technologies/methodologies within scope of position; be responsible for writing technical reports for functional area; engage in necessary communication between stakeholders (i.e. technical, CMC sub-team, functional team, vendors, and other subject matter experts); provide guidance and direction to colleagues as necessary for technical projects; participate in innovation projects (i.e. continuous processing, mechanistic modelling); have experience in presenting publicly (i.e. oral presentations, posters, publications); Serve as a chemical engineer for biotherapeutics process development with a focus on protein (including monoclonal antibodies, fusion proteins, enzymes, protein-drug-conjugate molecules) purification, utilizing techniques that include affinity chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, hydrophobic interaction chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, depth filtration and membrane filtration; Independently plan and execute purification unit operation, development, characterization, and optimization experiments within expertise; Operate low pressure chromatography systems, automated high throughput robotics systems, and other various specialized equipment for simulated moving bed chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, depth filtration, nanofiltration, and membrane chromatography; Assist in preparing technology transfer documentation; Provide support and troubleshooting during technology transfer or manufacturing; Independently interpret and communicate results to technical and CMC project teams; Lead technology transfer activities from bench to pilot and manufacturing scales and compile vendor data for feedback for presentation to process engineers or vendor; Perform process design and optimization utilizing design of experiments (DOE), statistical modelling, mechanistic modelling, machine learning applications, risk and root-cause assessment, process scale-up and transfer, and writing CMC regulatory documents as necessary; Contribute to multiple projects within area of expertise and coordinate relevant project management; Anticipate and troubleshoot issues as required; Propose and implement resolutions to process challenges; Review, interpret data, and communicate results to impacted line functions; Responsible for keeping abreast of area related technologies and methodologies within scope of position; Responsible for writing technical reports for functional area; Engage in necessary communication between stakeholders (including technical, CMC sub-team, functional team, vendors, and other subject matter experts). Up to 10% domestic and international travel required. Up to 20% remote work allowed.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Bioengineer, Biology, Chemical Engineer, Chemistry or related field plus 3 years of related experience. Prior experience must include perform purification process, including experimental planning, sample handling, method creation; conduct tech transfer for manufacturing sites; analyze experimental data using JMP; write technical documents; monitor GMP manufacturing and related in-process controls; implement new technology associated with continuous processing; develop and transfer methods (purification process & analytical).

Full time. $122,600 - $165,600 per year.  Competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply at https://jobs.takeda.com. Please reference job #R0134375  EOE.

Any individual may provide documentary evidence bearing on this application, with information on available workers and information on wages and working conditions, to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

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Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Where you fit in

Our teams are experienced in medicinal chemistry, multi-step synthesis, multimodal genetics, genomics datasets, pharmacokinetics and more. So wherever your expertise and passion lie, your work will have tangible outcomes, advancing an innovative pipeline that serves unmet needs.

We're delving deeper than ever inside the human body and its microbiome, implementing innovative approaches to deliver high-quality products that treat a range of illnesses, including IBD and cancer.

In our diverse, forward-thinking culture, we're constantly embracing new ways of working:

  • Partnering with research teams, GPTs, business development and our commercial partners in GMS/GQ
  • Supporting all stages of pre-clinical and clinical development
  • Providing enabling technologies, including formulation and delivery strategies, analytical expertise and IP
  • Developing processes to manufacture high-quality Clinical Trial Material and other
  • Focusing on broad therapeutic areas on multiple device platforms: Advanced Delivery Devices, Home & Point-Of-Care Diagnostics, Software & Connectivity for eHealth devices and state-of-the-art Medical Devices & Combination Products

On our team in Pharmaceutical Sciences, you’ll notice a big difference in your own life, too. You’ll be supported to develop your career. You'll connect with brilliant minds and be recognized for your accomplishments. Your curiosity, skills and dedication will have a place and a purpose. So even when you’re exploring the smallest of details, your world will be bigger than ever.

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  • Support clean room activities

  • Ensure equipment maintenance

  • Support investigations in deviations

Along with incredibly passionate colleagues, there’s a clear commitment to invest in the best facilities and the right equipment needed to successfully perform world-class science.
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Our internal research capabilities and external partnerships contribute to an R&D engine that has produced exciting new molecular entities (NMEs) across our core Therapeutic Areas. Check out our pipeline and see how we’ll continue delivering a steady stream of next-generation therapies.

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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.

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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.
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    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


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Data & Digital


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

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