Sr. Manager, Capital Engineering

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Job Description

About the role

At Takeda’s Los Angeles Site, we are committed to producing high-quality plasma-derived therapies that improve and sustain lives. To support this mission, we continuously invest in facility and process improvements through our Capital Engineering team.
As a Sr. Manager, Capital Engineering, you will oversee the planning, implementation, and execution of capital projects — from facility and equipment upgrades to large-scale strategic capacity expansions. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. Although this is an individual contributor role, it requires strong leadership, strategic influence, and cross-functional collaboration to drive success across a complex manufacturing environment.
 

How you will contribute

• Lead the full lifecycle of capital projects, including concept, design, construction, commissioning, and validation phases.

• Manage multiple projects, typically >$1M USD, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and cost parameters.

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.

• Apply robust risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

• Oversee contractor and supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.

• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, validation, EHS, and finance teams to align project objectives with site priorities.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and project team members.

• Identify and implement process improvements and innovation in capital project execution.

What you bring to Takeda

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience managing capital projects in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment.

• Proven ability to lead large-scale engineering projects and manage cross-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of GMP, safety, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent project management, budgeting, and risk assessment skills.

• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

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. 

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