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Head of 3rd Party Plasma EU / Non-US

Zurich, Canton of Zurich
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As a trusted global leader and industry partner who is reimagining plasma and exploring its untapped potential, Takeda’s Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) Business Unit is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients worldwide who rely on these lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies.

With an 80-year legacy of developing treatments for rare and complex chronic diseases, we thrive on innovation, offering a broad, differentiated portfolio of more than 20 plasma medicines with integrated care solutions to patients in more than 80 countries.

Powered by ~ 17,000 Takeda employees, our ~230 high-quality BioLife donation centers, a dedicated R&D team, and eight world-class plasma manufacturing facilities, we are unleashing data, digital and technology to transform our end-to-end operations and set new industry standards.

This enables us to innovatively and sustainably meet the growing and changing needs of patients, our people, and our planet, today and in the future.

Job ID R0140833 Date posted 12/23/2024 Location Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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Job Description

  • Oversite and strategy development for purchasing of human plasma for fractionation from third-party (non-Takeda) suppliers outside of the United States.
  • Ensure appropriate management of suppliers to contractual terms.
  • Ensure global adherence to Takeda standards for policies in scope.
  • Coordinate operative alignment of plasma suppliers and key internal statekholder functions including BioLife EU Logistics, Plasma OpU, Quality, Regulatory, etc.
  • Provide expertise and assistance in lobbying efforts, policy development, etc.
  • Swiss Medic:  Ensure compliance with licenses, laws and ordinances for Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG (“TPIZ”).

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Identify plasma sourcing opportunities for non-US plasma to meet PDT strategic objectives.
  • Negotiate plasma contracts and ensure contract compliance by Suppliers, internal compliance and storage, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of plasma market conditions (Source & Recovered Plasma), pricing, suppliers, availability, competition, etc.
  • Observe the policies, legislation & regulatory requirements in Europe and other region countries regarding plasma
  • Support for QA Biolife EU – necessary support regarding audits (appointments, translations) and Supplier Notice of Change process; support of producers regarding achievement of compliance with Acceptance Criteria and GMP; basic control in plasma production facilities (e.g. plasma storage conditions).
  • Prepare monthly supply forecasts and relevant volume and price information for financial planning cycles.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

  • Experience in a highly regulated blood/plasma industry (min. 5 years)
  • Advanced presentation and communication skills
  • Advanced understanding of demand principles and strategies
  • Knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Basic knowledge on regulations and polices (FDA, EMA, EDQM, etc.)

Leadership

  • Self-motivated
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)
  • Networking
  • Business accumen
  • Negotiation skills
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking in leading and developing the demand planning process
  • Focus on key areas and work collaboratively to ensure solutions in accorance with Takeda values

Decision-making and Autonomy

  • Comfortable making decisions with limited information
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems as they arise with moderate oversight
  • Ability to understand the risks and benefits surrounding decisions

Interaction

  • Supplier focus – willing to help, respectful, prompt and accountable
  • Industry associations, blood banks, policy makers, etc.
  • Partners with EU BioLife Operations, Finance, Quality, Plasma Logistics, Plasma Laboratory, Plasma OpU, and Legal.
  • PDT functions

Innovation

  • Familiar with current blood/plasma industry trends and developments
  • Open to new ideas
  • Embraces change
  • Continuous improvement

Complexity

  • Ability to see the big picture and understanding of End to End value chain of plasma (from collection to final product).
  • Ability to break down complex situations into managable pieces

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within PDT at Takeda?

  • Bold thinker
  • Systematic
  • Innovative
  • Collaborator
  • Agile
  • Tenacious
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