Project Manager – DP & API

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a Project Manager – DP & API.

Takeda's presence in Ireland was established in 1997 and our Irish operations have played a key role in our global leadership in rare diseases, oncology and gastroenterology. Since beginning commercial operations, Takeda Ireland has grown in strength thanks to substantial investment in our people and industry-leading technology.

How you will contribute :

• Planning and overseeing the execution of two large scale NPI manufacturing projects including Drug Product and API operations.
• Preparing project plans for both API and DP projects
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management plans for all projects, identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that risk mitigation strategies are integrated into project plans and executed effectively
• Regularly communicate identified risks to TT manager and various other project stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams including Production, CAPEX Projects, Finance, quality control, Supply Chain and Global ownership functions to ensure seamless project execution.
• Managing project budgets, resources, and timelines to achieve cost-effective and timely project completion.
• Identifying and mitigating risks that may impact project delivery or product quality.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and other relevant standards.
• Communicating project status, issues, and resolutions to stakeholders and senior management.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and efficiency.

General Employee Responsibilities:

• Participate fully in any cross functional training initiatives.
• Foster, in cooperation with other TIL staff, an ethos of continuous improvement where CI is accepted as an integral part of the overall business.
• Ensure timely completion of all SOP, reading, training and assessment.
• Other duties as required and directed by the Manager, Finance or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.

What you bring to Takeda :

• Degree qualified in appropriate management, engineering subject or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years experience in Lead PM roles.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing would be beneficial
• Proficient knowledge of project management processes and procedures.
• Proficient execution planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of GMP procedures and practices.
• Strong in organising and managing complex project activities.
• Working knowledge of project control systems.
• Understand contractual requirements for the project
• Ability to work under pressure & managing conflicting tasks at the same time.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to work well with others to achieve organisational goals.
• Safety focused.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Employer retirement plan contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Revenue approved profit share scheme
• Employer funded income protection
• Employer funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover
• Employer life insurance contributions
• Electric charging points available at parking locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing and engagement teams
• Takeda Resource Groups
• Flexible working arrangements, e.g., hybrid or shiftwork with shift allowance
• Family friendly policies
• 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
• Coaching and mentoring
• Educational programs and formal training
• Development opportunities
• Humanitarian volunteering leave options
• Subsidized canteen
• Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals

More about us:

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.

Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation. Over the past two years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.

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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