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Job Description

What you will contribute:

Conceptually design, execute, and evaluate experiments in the Drug Product Lab, focusing on formulation, filling, lyophilization, and capping in both small-scale and pilot-scale automated setupsSupport manager in strategic prioritization of experimental activities as subject matter expert.Collaborate with teams across MS&T, CMC, QA, QC, and manufacturing to support and coordinate process improvements, troubleshooting, and lifecycle managementIdentify limitations of experiments or issues during experiments, analyze causes, propose solutions and prepare technical reports and summaries and present to stakeholdersUse scale-down models and standardized methods for process characterization and optimizationMaintain accurate documentation and comply with quality standardsSupport and proactively coordinate lab operations via common lab tasks such as procurement, inventory management and introducing new technologiesAssist in deviation investigations and continuous improvement projects

In this position you will report to the Manager MS&T Lab DP.

What you bring to Takeda:

MSc in a scientific discipline with at least 6 years of experience in vaccines or biologics drug product development, MS&T labs or start-ups, including conceptual design and execution of complex lab experimentsIn-depth, multi-year expertise in formulation, filling, freeze-drying, automated filling lines and process optimizationHands-on experience in experimental design and troubleshooting and creating position papers based on studies and bibliographyExcellent communication skills in German and EnglishHighly organized, detail-oriented, hands-on, with the ability to prioritize tasks, supportive and result orientedHands-on mentality with lab activities to run experiments and support colleagues in execution of complex experiments.Experience in live-virus vaccines, tech transfer, cGMP manufacturing, or bioanalytical methods is a plus

What we offer you:

Attractive and competitive salaryOpen-minded and modern working environmentHybrid working model30 vacation daysCompany pension planFurther education and trainingCommuting allowanceAttractive Relocation Package including brokerage feesSubsidized canteenSubsidized sports programsDisability insuranceSupplementary nursing care insuranceLong-term account with various possible usesEmployee discountsEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Referral ProgramDeferred compensation as desiredFuture amountGlobal Wellbeing ProgramInteractive online courses for employees' childrenEmployee Recognition Program

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.

In Singen, around 1,200 employees specialize in the production of liquid, semi-solid and freeze-dried medicines. Singen is the only production site in the global Takeda network for the manufacture of our new vaccine. Takeda Singen is a regionally significant employer and has been awarded the independent Top Employer certificate several years in a row. The site is characterized by its high level of diversity (e.g., more than 55 nationalities and over 40% of leaders are women), its long company history and its excellent development opportunities. The town of Singen (Hohentwiel) is located on the beautiful Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg with a view of the Alps and close proximity to France, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland.

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.

LocationsSingen, Germany

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time