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Supply Chain and Artwork Executive

Wicklow, Leinster

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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 R0146608 Date posted 03/11/2025 Location Wicklow, Leinster

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Job Description

Supply Chain Artwork Executive

Join a dynamic team where precision meets innovation—drive impactful supply chain and artwork operations in a collaborative global environment.

This role supports the daily operations of the Supply Chain and Artwork Department, ensuring high standards and timely delivery to meet the needs of various internal stakeholders. Attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners at all levels.

Your Responsibilities

Collaborate with local operating companies (LOCs) and partners to generate and approve artwork, ensuring technical accuracy.
Support artwork and mock-up creation for new product introductions or transfers.
Lead or support artwork and supply chain improvement initiatives.
Represent the TIL Artwork Department in global forums when required.
Review global artwork procedures for local compliance and update as necessary.
Manage artwork-related GMP documents, including GPS, BOMs, material revision forms, and shipping labels.
Oversee artwork revision projects, ensuring timely updates and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with Planning and Purchasing teams to meet shipping deadlines.
Focus on cost reduction for artwork revision and origination charges.
Handle material obsolescence and disposal processes.
Conduct SME reviews on GMP documentation and support department KPIs.
Manage new product introductions, including timeline updates, item code assignments, and stakeholder coordination.
Create and manage Supply Chain Notification (SCN) flows for market launches and supply route changes.
Initiate and coordinate change requests within the Quality Management System.
Provide support for supply chain projects and activities as needed.

Your Profile

Degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum 2 years of experience in an artwork-related role, preferably within supply chain or a closely related department.
Experience with SAP/MDG and artwork management tools is an advantage
Strong documentation skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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!

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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Working at Takeda

Inclusion
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Collaboration
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Innovation
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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.

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Patient

Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People

Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet

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Data & Digital

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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.