Drug Product Technologist

About the Role:

Reporting to the P2 Drug Product Team Lead the P2 Plant Technologist will work as part of the team to ensure all manufacturing relating activities are performed to ensure operational targets are achieved. You will adopt and follow all EHS and quality procedures in their daily activities. Work in onsite work mode. 

How You Will Contribute

Ensure your team give the best of themselves to achieve us and departmental goals. 

• Manage manufacturing operations in strict compliance with, the relevant manual or electronic manufacturing instruction (BMR / EBR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other Protocol. 
• Participate in TILGC including problem identification, Just do its, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Agile Projects. 
• Contribute to the introduction of new processes and the execution of process validation by and under the direction of relevant support personnel. 
• Ensure that the manufacturing and ancillary facilities are operated to optimum efficiency. 
• Ensure that changeovers of both equipment and production areas are carried out. 
• Ensure that the workplace and ancillary facilities are maintained in a clean and tidy state and during manufacturing activities. 
• Ensure that housekeeping tasks are completed as assigned including the physical cleaning of process and ancillary facilities 
• Your work may involve shift work to meet future production demands 

Environmental, Health & Safety 

Foster, in cooperation with other TILGC (Takeda Ireland Grange Castle) staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an necessary part of the business. 

Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. 

Notify the P2 DP team lead (or other appropriate responsible person) of the following: 

Breach of HSE policy, procedure or regulation. Potential hazard which could have a serious impact on safety or result   in serious injury. 

• Participate as a member of the site Emergency Response Team. 
• Manage waste streams resulting from the manufacturing process and dispose of waste according to onsite waste management procedures. 

Quality Systems and GMP 

• Participate in auditing programmes but about contracted engineering and related services. 
• Notify the P2 Manufacturing Operations Manager/Designee (or other appropriate responsible person) of any deviations from defined manufacturing processes or other established procedures. Any abnormal occurrences or observations should also be reported. 
• Produce documentation associated with their activities by cGMP, Health and Safety and Environmental regulations or management systems. 

Training 

• Participate in all training and assessment activities (internal and external) about themselves, contractors or other employees. 
• Ensure completion of all SOP (standard operating procedures) reading, training and assessment tasks. • Ensure that all training and assessment is promptly recorded for themselves and other relevant personnel observing TILGC procedures. 
• Maintain their base. Keep up to date with all current trends and legislation. 

What You Bring to Takeda:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent. 
• 3rd level technical qualification in science or engineering discipline (is an advantage) 
• Experience in Solid Oral Dose Production in any of the following: encapsulation, tableting, dispense & blending and primary packaging is an advantage. 
• Experience in automated production systems is desirable e,g., MES,DCS • 5+ years of experience in a high potent manufacturing facility would be an advantage. 
• Experience of lean methodologies is desirable 
• Flexible, willing and mindset. 
• Safety focused.

What you can look forward to with us:

• Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
• Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
• Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
• Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
• Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
• Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:
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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!