Lead Process Scientist, Drug Product (Sr. Manager) Apply for the Lead Process Scientist, Drug Product (Sr. Manager) role at Takeda.
About the role Embedded in our Global Manufacturing Science (GMSci) team, you will provide process science and manufacturing technology leadership for drug product manufacturing across Takeda’s global network. You will act as a technical SME for small molecule oral solid dosage and/or parenteral processes, supporting both new product introductions and lifecycle management of marketed products. Working in a matrix environment, you will align cross‑functional stakeholders and external partners to enable robust, compliant, and scalable manufacturing. You will also represent the drug product process science perspective in regulatory CMC interactions, translating process understanding into clear and defensible filing content. Overall, you will help strengthen how Takeda applies process knowledge consistently across sites to improve execution and decision‑making.
How you will contribute
Lead and/or oversee DP technical deliverables across the product lifecycle, including:
Technology transfer to internal sites and external contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs)
Process validation planning and execution support
Process characterization and establishment of process understanding
Serve as an escalation point for complex technical investigations and issue resolution, mobilizing and coordinating rapid cross‑site support when needed.
Drive manufacturing strategies for assigned key products, ensuring the approach is consistent across Takeda’s internal network and CMOs and is grounded in process knowledge and science‑based risk management.
Lead continuous improvement for late‑phase/matured products by identifying and advancing opportunities that improve robustness, control strategy, and operational performance without compromising compliance.
Partner effectively in a matrix environment with key stakeholders, including:
Pharmaceutical Sciences counterparts (R&D)
Manufacturing site and operating unit leaders
Local Technical Services organizations
Global Quality and Regulatory CMC teams
Ensure process knowledge is captured, shared, and reused across sites and functions to strengthen Takeda’s overall DP manufacturing capability and speed decision‑making.
What you bring to Takeda
Degree (BS, MS, and/or PhD) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
At least 5 years of relevant industry experience, with experience supporting pharmaceutical development and/or manufacturing in DP‑related areas (e.g., OSD and/or parenterals).
Demonstrated success as an SME and project leader in a matrix environment, influencing technical decisions across functions and sites without relying on direct authority.
Strong working knowledge of DP manufacturing technologies, validation and tech transfer principles, and practical application of industry best practices.
Experience contributing to or leading regulatory CMC readiness, including converting process understanding into clear technical narratives and defensible control strategies.
Proven ability to analyze complex problems, drive to root cause, and implement sustainable solutions with high technical rigor.
Communication and stakeholder‑management skills that enable effective collaboration, conflict resolution, and alignment across internal teams and external partners.
A working style that prioritizes focus, accountability, and measurable outcomes, while actively building capability for the future.
Compensation and Benefits Summary Base pay range: $137,000.00 / yr – $215,270.00 / yr. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or performs the job. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
Location Boston, MA
EEO Statement 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, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
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