Site Head, Lessines

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Job Description

Are you ready to lead one of Takeda’s largest plasma manufacturing sites, driving innovation, operational excellence, and delivering life-changing therapies to patients worldwide?

As the Site Head of Lessines, you will oversee a dynamic manufacturing operation with a complex supply chain. Reporting to the Head of Plasma Operating Unit, you will develop and deliver the site strategy in alignment with the Plasma Network strategy, ensuring adherence to Takeda’s values and the highest industry standards while fostering collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead a 24/7 large-scale manufacturing operation, including key functions such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, HR, and Finance.
• Shape and execute the Lessines site strategy, ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality, cost-effective products that patients count on.
• Take command of a complex supply chain, integrating operations seamlessly with Takeda’s global networks to meet evolving demands.
• Champion compliance, maintaining adherence to FDA, GMP, and Takeda standards while ensuring safety and product quality at all times.
• Serve as a forward-facing leader, hosting inspections, navigating regulatory audits, and driving the timely implementation of improvements.
• Manage budgets and secure investments to optimize resources and deliver on both short-term needs and long-term goals.
• Drive innovation, launching initiatives to ensure operational efficiencies, robust processes, and capacity optimization.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines by fostering leadership growth and ensuring a resilient, sustainable workforce.
• Work in close collaboration with peers across Takeda’s global operations, sharing best practices and unifying processes.
• Represent Takeda locally, engaging with the community and enhancing relationships while upholding our reputation as a trusted partner and responsible corporate citizen.

What You Bring to Takeda

• A collaborative mindset and the ambition to lead a complex manufacturing site to new heights!
• A bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (MBA is a plus).
• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, managing large and intricate operations.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience – including managing complex supply chains and navigating GMP compliance.
• Strong expertise in operational excellence and strategic planning while ensuring regulatory adherence.
• A proven ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and manage organizational change.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus but not essential if you bring the right mindset and willingness to inspire transformation.

Why Join Us?

At Takeda, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering therapies that make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll lead an exceptional team in a collaborative environment that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Important Considerations

• Must be comfortable working in a controlled, sterile environment with specific gowning protocols.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, to meet objectives and milestones in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical requirements include lifting to 10 lbs. and working in cold, wet, or confined settings.
• Occasional international travel (up to 10%).

At Takeda, we live our values – Integrity, Honesty, Fairness, and Perseverance. Together, we serve patients, build trust, and pursue business excellence with a singular focus: making a lasting impact. Join us and be part of something bigger.

More About Us

The Takeda Lessines manufacturing site plays a vital role in the production of Takeda’s plasma-based therapies. With over 75 years of pioneering legacy, Takeda is a global leader in rare diseases and ranks in the top three for plasma-derived products. Our Lessines manufacturing site is a state-of-the-art biotechnology production facility with over 50 years of experience, specializing in immunoglobulin purification, plasma-derived therapies, and packaging for treatments targeting blood disorders. Serving more than 250,000 patients worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality therapies that make a significant impact. As Takeda's third-largest global production site, Lessines plays a pivotal role in our international operations, producing and distributing a million vials annually to more than 80 countries.

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Locations

BEL - Lessines

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time