Operations Development Program Associate

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Job Description

Takeda’s Operations Development Program (ODP) is a 27-month rotational leadership program designed for individuals looking to accelerate their careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality. As a member of the ODP, you can expect visibility to senior leaders, accelerated growth and learning, and exposure across our manufacturing operations. The program is comprised of three, 9-month rotations across two- to three of our US facilities, including locations in California, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.

Program features include:

• Developing the technical principles you need to succeed in pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Building your skills as a values-based leader through hands-on training and executive mentorship

• Cross-functional on-the-job and formal learning to accelerate your knowledge and career growth

Throughout the program, your rotations will be designed for your skills, growth, and ability to make an impact on our business. The assignments will challenge you to adapt, learn, and quickly find ways to add value to each rotation. You will be responsible for learning and understanding various aspects of your rotational assignment, all within a supportive environment designed to help you succeed and meet your potential as a future leader within the pharmaceutical industry.

Rotation assignments can include placement as a Process Engineer, Supply Chain Analyst, or even a Manufacturing Supervisor. The program is designed to give you the cross-functional experience and exposure you need to understand how we manufacture quality medicine for the patients who need them as effectively, efficiently, and with as little impact to our planet as possible.

Program Timeline:

• The program start date for the next ODP cohort is Monday, July 15, 2024

• Expected program completion date is October 2026

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Hard Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.). The degree is to be completed before the expected program start date

• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or otherwise authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

• Minimum 1 relevant internship and/or co-op experience required

• Geographic mobility and willingness to rotate through different US regions with a minimum of two unique site rotations

Mindsets & Behaviors:

• Creates an environment that inspires an inclusive and diverse culture

• Ability to prioritize projects and achieve exceptional outcomes

• Comfortable working through ambiguity

• Ability to promote change and encourage new ways of working

• Proactively takes steps to learn and grow

• Confidence working with data and emerging technology

Physical Demands:

• Dependent on rotation, some roles may require the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment – applicable to manufacturing site-specific rotations:

• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body

• No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the controlled work environment

• May be working in an area that requires protective equipment to be worn

• May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and celite that may require respiratory protection

• May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed

• Inside working conditions

• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions

• 5% travel

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. In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants are not Permitted to Apply. #GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1

Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $87,000. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.   The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

EEO Statement

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, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS

Boston, MA, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA - CA - Los Angeles, USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Manufacturing, USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278, USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery, USA - MA - Alewife - BIO OPS

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time