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Job Description

About the role:

This position supports the operations through the initial qualification to validation maintenance of equipment, systems, facilities, and utilities. Responsible and accountable for performing activities such as Cycle Development (CD), Design Qualification, Commissioning and Qualification, Performance Qualification (PQ) / Cleaning Validation (CV), and Validation Maintenance. Focused on right first-time execution and continuous improvement.

How you will contribute:

• Lead the execution of CD/PQ/CV/PV/RV activities.
• Act as project manager for validation deliverables ensuring new systems are implemented within predetermined timelines and financial forecasts.
• Supervise and manage contractors or consultants as needed.
• Participate in change control review board.
• Track and trend activities and report on issues such as impact to predetermined timelines and problems as needed.
• Serve as the Validation Engineering representative and technical subject matter expert (SME) on cross-functional and multi-site teams related to equipment, computerized systems, utilities, facility, and computerized systems.
• Apply advanced theory, technical principles, and expert judgment to address a broad range of problems.
• Troubleshoot and direct the resolution of Validation issues by fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships.
• Maintain a state of inspection readiness and act as SME in Health Authority inspections.
• Review and approval of commissioning documents, including but not limited to commissioning protocols and reports.
• Evaluate and leverage testing to qualification activities.
• Generate, execute, and manage the detailed project plans and timelines for the execution of CD/DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ/CV/Validation Maintenance, change management activities and their associated documentation.
• Support departmental and capital project validation activities.
• Provide validation key performance indicators data in a predetermined frequency.
• Owner of change control task of validation activities.
• Execute validation activities aimed at improving Right First-Time.
• Ensure new systems are implemented within predetermined timelines and financial forecasts.
• Present and provide rationale for the completed work during periodic audits and Health Authority inspections.
• Coordinate and perform tactical activities, including sample collection, coordinating with cross-functional support teams, retrieving data and results, completing documentation, as required per protocols.
• Coordinate and perform equipment and system re-qualification according to procedures and predetermined timelines.
• Foster an environment that encourages continuous learning. Maintain expertise as necessary to stay abreast of technical and industry advancements.
• Solve technical problems while maintaining required levels of safety, quality (including regulatory compliance), and production.
• Support EHS programs and own CAPA records as needed.
• Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
• Accountable for behaviors as described in Takeda Standards, policies, and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda:

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U.S. Base Salary Range:

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. 

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