Head of Manufacturing Business Systems

Company: Takeda
Location: Lexington
Posted on: December 2, 2025

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: As the Head of Manufacturing Business Systems, you will provide strategic and tactical leadership to develop and drive the Manufacturing Digital Vision, provides Business Process Ownership for Manufacturing Digital Systems, and leads both the MES and Manufacturing Documentation Teams. You will report into the Head of Manufacturing. How you will contribute: Shape the Manufacturing Digital Vision: Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive digital strategy for manufacturing, aligning digital initiatives with business objectives to enable operational excellence, innovation, and future-readiness. Champion the adoption of digital technologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement and digital transformation across manufacturing operations Business Process Owner for Manufacturing Digital Systems: Serve as the business process owner for all manufacturing digital systems, including Opstrakker and other current or future digital applications. Oversee the integration, optimization, and continuous improvement of these systems to ensure they meet evolving business needs and support operational efficiency Oversight of Manufacturing Documentation Team: Provide leadership and direction to the manufacturing documentation team, ensuring effective coordination and integration of both MES and paper document workflows. Responsible for optimizing documentation processes to enable on-time project execution, compliance, and seamless information flow across teams Manage a team of MBR designers to support projects related to MES implementations and upgrades, as well as business-as-usual operations Lead and/or participate in shop floor/end-user workshops to develop user requirements for manufacturing systems through interviews and documentation analysis Create all the user stories (in support of the user requirements) with acceptance criteria together with the business representatives (manufacturing and quality) Work closely with MES subject matter experts and aid the design, development, testing, and deployment of MES recipes Participate in design reviews and end-user testing Collaborate with site and global functions such as Operations Technology, Information Technology, and Science & Technology groups to influence long-term manufacturing strategies Support MES lifecycle activities (such as revision of batch records) by acting as the gatekeeper and releasing them for production use Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: BS degree 8 years overall experience, including 5 years in MES, manufacturing process management and/or documentation management Knowledgeable in FDA validation requirements preferred, including User Requirement and Design Specs, Business Process Procedures, Design Reviews, Requirements gathering, etc Experience developing user requirements and functional specification documents Proficiency with Microsoft products; TrackWise and Maximo experience a plus 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. Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS U.S. Base Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $241,340.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement 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, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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