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Development Engineer (m/f) Upstream Process Development - 1 year

Vienna, Vienna

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Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Senior
Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0151042 Date posted 04/28/2025 Location Vienna, Vienna

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Job Description

The Development Engineer is responsible for leading and managing engineering operations related to the development of robust, sustainable, and cost-effective processes. This role supports Takeda's mission by ensuring high standards of purity and quality in production processes.

Key responsibilities:

Conducting and evaluating experiments with animal cell cultures (working with shake flasks, spinners, bioreactors, in-process measurements, filtrations, etc.) while maintaining time and quality standards.
Operating and monitoring complex technical systems, including bioreactors, process control systems, and analytical instruments.
Precise documentation of experiments and results according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP) guidelines in written and electronic form.
Compiling and maintaining experimental raw data.
Work in a team and take responsibility for higher-level tasks such as ordering consumables and equipment, or shipping materials and samples

Key requirements:

MSc degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Chemistry) or B.Sc / Higher technical education with 2+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience in working with animal cell cultures, cell banking, bioreactors, or similar laboratory activities.
Good organization skills and attention to details
Very good MS-Office skills
Team work oriented mindset
Excellent German and English skills (spoken and written).
Willingness to work in a BSL-1 laboratory.

Note:

This position is a fixed-term contract for one year, concluding in April 2026.

Locations

AUT - Wien - Industriestrasse 131

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

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Alison Handley, Head, Center for External Innovation

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