CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules

CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules Employer Takeda Location Cambridge, MA Start date Apr 26, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Marketing , Product Development/Management , Science/R D , CMC Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Genetown , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details 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 Title:

CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules Location:

Zurich, Switzerland (Primary)

Location:

Cambridge, MA (Secondary) About the role: As a CMC Lead, Launch Product, Small Molecules , you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the CMC execution and lifecycle management of a key launched product within Takeda's small molecule portfolio. You will serve as the CMC Leader and primary interface between Pharmaceutical Sciences, Global Supply & Quality (GSQ), and manufacturing technology organizations, ensuring scientific excellence, robust lifecycle stewardship, and optimal resource utilization across competing priorities. You will build, develop, motivate and lead a global team of experts responsible for CMC content of a key launched product within the Takeda's small molecule portfolio, You will also provide strong direction in prioritization of life cycle management and technology excellence activities to optimize resource utilization given competing requirements for key development small molecule program.

How will you contribute:

Lead the cross functional GSQ CMC team to support effective product development activities with Pharmaceutical Sciences Organization. Lead the GSQ CMC team to develop a robust life cycle management for Takeda's key small molecule assets. Represent CMC matters within Takeda's Global Product Teams. Provide strong leadership for initiatives which are complex or span across multiple products. Accountable for the scientific/CMC contents related to a SM asset, take into consideration of business impact to the GSQ organization. Ability to lead the Small Molecules CMC team to effectively resolve issues relating to CMC matter, also at times with the Pharmaceutical Sciences organization, when needed. Ability to work across all GSQ functions, including internal and external manufacturing sites, and Pharmaceutical Sciences to define directions relating for robustness technology excellence and innovation including digital solutions and data analytics. Accountable for key CMC decisions and provide recommendations to have a direct impact on program's outcome. Has a deep and broad understanding of small molecule product development, manufacturing, the regulatory environment, life cycle management, trends in innovation, and financial acumen. Ability to influence broadly within GSQ organization and Takeda Product Teams to drive decisions, alignment, and conflict resolution for complex cross-functional CMC and technology excellence issues. Work closely with the PMs to drive to the success of the CMC team. Full accountability for complex decisions regarding the development of the SM asset. Accountable for the decision relating to Life Cycle Management activities, and able to effectively manage SMEs from all functional areas to execute the decisions made. Works alongside Pharmaceutical Sciences organization and influence and be accountable for decisions made having impact to the commercialization of the key asset. Works across MSAT small molecule organization (including API and DP) to align CMC Development and LCM activities within the various GSQ functional organizations Works across MSAT global functions as needed for business metrics and align on LCM procedures. Works across MSAT small molecule (API and DP), Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Site Manufacturing Sciences groups to align on vision and priorities for LCM activities. Works with the

MSAT CMC LCM

group on coordination of hand-off of late stage products to the commercial team. What you bring to

Takeda:

A bachelor degree in engineering or life sciences. Minimum 10 to 15 years experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Experience operating globally in a matrixed organization highly preferred. Experience defining the strategy and roadmap for complex, cross-functional initiatives. Strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients build reputation and trust. Creating the environment that inspires and enables people. Focusing on the few priorities and provide superior results. Elevating capabilities for now and the future. Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as, project management tools. Scope includes innovation in manufacturing equipment, manufacturing processes, and use of digital technology to provide data-driven approaches. Locations CHE

• Glattpark (Opfikon)
• Zurich HQUSA
• MA•Cambridge Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Company For over 240 years, Takeda's propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation.

Today, our organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. As a values-based, R D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R D efforts, we're laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future For more information, visit https://jobs.takeda.

com/ Company info Website https:

//www.takeda.com/ Location 650 East Kendall Street Cambridge

MA 02421

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