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Job Description

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Automation Manager

You will have an important role in the commitment to quality and efficient manufacturing of pharmaceutical products at the Takeda Grange Castle manufacturing site. As the Automation Manager you will be leading your team with flexibility and proactiveness in a highly regulated environment.

How you will contribute:

Lead and manage the existing team of Automation Engineers.

Provide automation support across all site manufacturing plants and site utility systems.

Be the system owner of the various site automation systems with responsibility for maintenance and service.

Manage and co-ordinate automation related projects.

Proactively manage the lifecycle of automation systems ensuring all systems are maintained on supported platforms.

Liaise with Global colleagues on various workgroups and communities of practice.

Champion digital initiatives.

In this position you will report to the Site Engineering Head.

What you bring to Takeda:

Honors degree in Automation, Electronics, Controls, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Proven leadership experience in managing and directing a technical team of engineers, ideally within a regulated environment, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Hands-on expertise in the specification, configuration, qualification, and management of Automation systems like DCS, PLC, and SCADA.

Strong knowledge of regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements in highly regulated industries.

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and technical reporting skills.

Proven project management capability.

Practical experience in budget management, including both CAPEX and OPEX.

Well-organized, adaptable to change, and able to drive digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we can offer you:

Employer funded private medical insurance with dependents’ cover

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Employer retirement plan contributions

Flexible working arrangements e.g., hybrid work

26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing and engagement teams

Employer life insurance contributions

Development opportunities

Educational programs and formal training

Coaching and mentoring

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Revenue approved profit share scheme

Humanitarian volunteering leave options

Employer funded income protection

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

Electric charging points available at parking locations

Takeda Resource Groups

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 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.

LocationsGrange Castle, Ireland

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time