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Head of Metrology (w/m/d)

Vienna, Vienna
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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0161029 Date posted 08/18/2025 Location Vienna, Vienna

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Job Description

About the Role:

As Head of Metrology you lead and develop our newly established Vienna Metrology team to meet current and future needs. As part of the Site Engineering Leadership Team, you’ll drive technical solutions aligned with our global network, ensure compliance with GxP and legal standards, and represent the team in site meetings, global forums, and regulatory inspections.

How you will contribute:

  • Build and lead a high-performing, well-organized Metrology team
  • Drive continuous improvement in alignment with local and global strategies
  • Oversee daily calibration operations across the Vienna site
  • Manage internal and external resources, budgets, compliance, and KPIs.
  • Standardize and simplify calibration processes
  • Support and execute site shutdown activities
  • Introduce smart technologies into Metrology to become a leading position in the network
  • Foster collaboration across site entities and promote stakeholder engagement

What you bring to Takeda:

  • Proven leadership experience in a relevant management role
  • Degree in science, engineering, or chemical/biological field
  • Experience in GMP manufacturing and regulatory inspections
  • Strong background in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Excellent change and people management skills
  • General management experience including financial oversight
  • Proven track record in continuous improvement
  • Knowledge of digitization trends and applications in Metrology
  • Strong technical expertise especially in Metrology
  • Proficient in German and English

What we offer you:

A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 4.686,11 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary offer is significantly higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

  • Short-term incentive program
  • Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
  • Work@home depending on the position / department
  • 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
  • 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 240 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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Locations

AUT - Wien - Industriestrasse 67

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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  • 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.
  • Work-Life

    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


Protect our planet.

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

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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  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

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