Business Owner MES (w/m/d)

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Job Description

About the role:

As the MES Business Owner for the Vienna production site, you will be responsible for the MES business process across all Vienna Takeda manufacturing facilities. During MES implementation project phases, you will lead Operations Meetings, actively support local Manufacturing MES project teams, participate and network in  global meetings, and collaborate with Business and System Owners from global sites. In this dynamic and versatile role, you will work interdisciplinarily with various departments, playing a vital role in driving project and implementation success.

How you will contribute:

MES Strategy & Routine Management: 

• Address and integrate MES topics from routine operations. 
• Serve as the plant’s single-point owner for systems used in manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with global MES standards. 

Project Management & Communication: 

• Monitor and communicate project statuses with clear accountability for actions. 
• Act as a central point of contact for projects, consolidating and managing tasks effectively. 

Performance Indicators & Reports: 

• Design KPIs and create performance reports. 
• Ensure structured and analytical documentation using presentations, 4-blockers

Cross-functional Collaboration: 

• Engage with Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, and global MES groups to build alignment. 
• Drive equipment and interface development between systems and support tools for optimal benefits (e.g., identification systems). 

Audit Lead & SME Support: 

• Represent MES processes and systems effectively in audits and inspections. 
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for system deviations & Change Controls, ensuring compliance and issue resolution. 

Global Integration & Standards Alignment at Vienna Site: 

• Collaborate with global MES owners to synchronize plant MES usage with global standards
• Build Network with other Takeda sites to share learnings
• Lead plant-wide System usage optimizations in line with compliance. 
• Coordinate downtime requirements across units and functions. 

What you bring to Takeda:

Ownership & Results-Driven: 

• Strong sense of ownership with a focus on delivering results with integrity. 
• Demonstrated business acumen and urgency in task execution. 

Collaborative & Analytical Skills: 

• Excellent collaboration skills across functions: DD&T, MFG, QA, Engineering/Automation, and external partners. 
• Analytical thinking, structured work style, and independent decision-making. 
• Team spirit with strong communication abilities. 

Technical Expertise: 

• Solid understanding of IT/automation and MES systems. 
• Good GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) process and DI (Data Integrity) knowledge. 

Project Management Competence: 

• Proven experience in project/portfolio management and leadership in cross-functional teams.

Education/ experience/language:

• University or university of applied sciences degree
• at least 5 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• experienced in project management and leading crossfunctional project teams
• solid knowledge in Data Integrity
• knowledge in computerized system validation
• Fluent in Englisch and German

What we offer you:

A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 5.598,85 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

• Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
• Commuting allowance or parking space (tax applicable) 
• Comprehensive training programs
• In-house job rotation program
• In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers
• Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Takeda Resource Groups
• Medical checkups
• Free vaccination program
• Fitness Center (in I67)
• Employee discounts 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (for permanent positions)
• Group accident insurance 

More About Us:

Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 230 years of distinguished history in Japan.

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.

Make History, Change Futures.

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, the organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver on our vision. The omnipresent patient focus instills pride in personal contributions.

How we will support you:

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, 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 living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process. 

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