
Facilities and Utilities Engineering Lead
Wicklow, LeinsterOn 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.
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Job Description
Facilities and Utilities Engineering Lead
About the Role:
The Facilities & Utilities Engineering Lead is responsible for the organization and leadership of the site engineering team, ensuring the availability, operation, optimization, and lifecycle management of facility and utility systems. The role includes oversight of the IFM provider, support of global sustainability objectives, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. It combines leadership, technical expertise, and compliance responsibility to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Facilities/Utilities Engineering team to high performance
- Ensure reliable operation, optimization, and maintenance of facility and utility systems, including management of the IFM provider and external vendors
- Conduct Root Cause Analyses of major failures, manage deviations/CAPAs, and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Define and manage budgets, preventive maintenance plans, optimized maintenance strategies, spare parts lists, and bills of materials
- Lead equipment lifecycle evaluations, forecast replacement needs, and ensure reliability, maintainability, and accessibility in new or modified designs
- Represent the site in the global Carbon Community of Practice (CAPS) and support sustainability programs on carbon, energy, water, and waste reduction
- Drive compliance with cGxP, GMP, and all local/global safety and quality standards
- Act as consultant for Facility/Utility systems in investment projects and CAPEX initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Production, EHS, Vendors, Automation) to ensure alignment and effective execution
- Support regulatory inspections, audits, and corporate reviews through active engagement with authorities and internal stakeholders
What You Bring to Takeda:
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent (desired but not required) 7+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role; trade background a Bonus
- Proven expertise in facility and utility systems within pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably oral solid dose plants
- Strong knowledge of cGxP and GMP requirements, with experience in audits and regulatory inspections (FDA or equivalent)
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills with strong communication, influencing, and negotiation ability
- Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills with experience analyzing complex technical issues
- Proficiency in process improvement and reliability engineering methods (PDCA, LEAN, Six Sigma/DMAIC, FMEA)
- Experience defining maintenance strategies, lifecycle assessments, and reliability-focused design requirements
- Ability to manage budgets, prioritize under tight timelines, and deliver sustainable solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills, natural team player, and proven ability to mentor and motivate technical teams
- Track record of collaboration across departments and international stakeholders, embracing teamwork and continuous optimization
What you can look forward to with us:
- Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
- Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
- Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
- Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
- Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
- Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
- Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
- Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
- Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.
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.
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.
Empowering our people to shine:
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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
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Inclusion
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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 2025. -
Work-Life
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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.
Data & Digital
Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.
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