Director – Head of Quality Control Covington

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Job Description

About the role:

Are you seeking a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as Head of Quality Control at our Covington manufacturing site in Georgia.

Takeda is a global pharmaceutical leader. We have an unwavering dedication to putting people first, and we live our values of Takeda-ism—Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance. We are united by our over 240 legacy of research-based pharmaceuticals and our mission to strive toward Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine, and we need bright, forward-thinking, ambitious, and energetic people to support us on our journey.

Global Manufacturing & Supply and Global Quality (GMSGQ) is the backbone of Takeda. We strive to ensure that our medicines are available wherever our patients are. Takeda’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Covington is one of the largest biotech production sites in the world. It has a key strategic role in our global manufacturing network, supplying quality therapies to our patients. Fresh air and stunning countryside on the fringe of Atlanta's cosmopolitan, multicultural city make Covington the ideal place to live and work.

This position is a member of the Site’s Leadership team, reports to the Site Quality Head, and oversees and manages all aspects of quality control within the organization, including, but not limited to, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and laboratory excellence.

This includes developing and implementing quality control standards and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations while partnering with the Manufacturing and other Quality leaders to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Compliance, financial performance, employee development, customer satisfaction, and digital and continuous improvement initiatives consistent with the plant strategic plan. The incumbent will uphold Takeda’s Quality Culture elements of Keeping it Simple, Taking Pride in Doing it Right, ensuring a Speak-up Culture, and Owning and Demonstrating Commitment to Quality.

How you will contribute:

• Responsible for the QC Laboratory functions, both Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology.
• Responsible for managing, developing, and implementing compliant processes to ensure the highest level of product quality.
• Manages a 24/7 QC laboratory team responsible for testing raw materials, intermediates, and finished drug products.
• Ensures compliance with internal standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, staying current with any changes or updates.
• Act as subordinates' advisor to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Periodically reviews the suitability and effectiveness of the quality control system with senior management.
• Identifies and manages continuous improvement projects that may span multiple sections or departments to achieve quality, reliability, and cost improvements.
• Develops budget and ensures adherence to the budget.
• Manages overall coaching, training, development, and succession plans for the team.
• Develop and maintain a site contamination control program with a focus on sterility assurance.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing digital innovation for the QC laboratory.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in science, engineering, or other related technical field. 10+ years of related exper