Head Digital Manufacturing Engineering Design
Bengaluru, Karnataka Job ID R0189967 Category Manufacturing Engineering Subcategory Manufacturing & Supply Business Unit Global Manufacturing & Supply Job Type Full timeBy 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
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
· Lead the Digital Manufacturing function within the GCC and provide global expertise supporting digital transformation across pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
· Build and develop organizational capability, technical expertise, leadership pipelines, and resource capacity across Manufacturing Systems, OT Integration, Data & Analytics, and Pharma 4.0 capabilities.
· Drive innovation, digital engineering, smart manufacturing, and continuous improvement through data-driven and scalable digital solutions.
· Ensure digital manufacturing solutions support GMP, quality, regulatory, data integrity, cybersecurity, sustainability, and business requirements.
Accountabilities
Functional Leadership
- Lead and develop Digital Manufacturing Design Leads and subject matter experts.
- Establish workforce planning, capability development, succession planning, and talent strategies.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention of digital manufacturing talent.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
Digital Manufacturing Expertise
- Provide global expertise for Manufacturing Systems, OT Integration, Data Platforms, Analytics, and Pharma 4.0 capabilities.
- Support development and adoption of digital manufacturing standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps.
- Enable alignment between manufacturing, engineering, automation, and digital strategies.
- Support technology evaluations, solution selection, and capability development initiatives.
Quality, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure solutions align with GMP requirements, Data Integrity principles, cybersecurity requirements, and Takeda standards.
- Ensure compliance with GAMP5, CFR Part 11, applicable regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Lead technical reviews, governance activities, risk assessments, and lessons learned.
- Support inspection readiness and compliance initiatives.
Innovation, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
- Drive the Digital Manufacturing innovation strategy and Pharma 4.0 roadmap.
- Promote AI, advanced analytics, digital twins, connected manufacturing, and smart factory capabilities.
- Support sustainability initiatives through data transparency, advanced monitoring, and operational insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance, operational efficiency, quality, and engineering effectiveness.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary GCC point of contact for Digital Manufacturing capabilities.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation Design, Operational Technology, Quality, and Site stakeholders.
- Support enterprise initiatives related to digital transformation and manufacturing modernization.
- Partner with project teams and sites to ensure alignment of digital manufacturing capabilities and requirements.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, Digital Manufacturing, or related discipline.
- Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
- 15+ years of experience in Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Operational Technology, Industrial Automation, or related disciplines.
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical organizations and capability-building initiatives.
- Experience supporting manufacturing digitalization, smart manufacturing, or Pharma 4.0 programs.
- Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Behavioral Competencies
- Strategic leadership and organizational development.
- People leadership and talent management.
- Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Innovation and digital mindset.
- Business and operational acumen.
- Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communication and decision-making capabilities.
Technical Skills
- Digital Manufacturing and Pharma 4.0.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
- OT Architecture, Integration, and Connectivity.
- Manufacturing Data Platforms and Historian Technologies.
- Data Analytics, AI, and Digital Twin concepts.
- Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, and Computerized Systems Compliance.
- GAMP5, CFR Part 11, and applicable industry regulations.
- Smart Manufacturing and Connected Factory architectures.
