Job Description

People First - At Takeda we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people and bringing them the hope of a brighter future. It is our passion that transforms every job into meaningful action. Our people are the heart of Takeda.

For Takeda Switzerland we are looking for a

Senior Project Manager Vaccines

in a temporary position (24-month)/ full time at our Zurich office.

As a Senior Project Manager in the Vaccine Global Product Operation (GPO) at Takeda, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex, high-risk global Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) projects, with a special focus on critical initiatives within the dengue vaccine portfolio. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of vaccine development projects.
You will enhance organizational effectiveness by improving systems and processes, promoting communication, and fostering collaboration across vaccine operations. Working closely with GPO/M&S leaders and other functions within the Vaccine Business Unit (VBU), you will create integrated project plans and drive systemic process improvements.

Your tasks in detail:

• Lead Vaccine Programs: Oversee the project management life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, and closure of projects.
• Manage Multiple Workstreams: Coordinate project management for various workstreams (drug substance, drug product, analytical, Quality, Regulatory) and integrate schedules.
• Engage Stakeholders: Effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of project objectives.
• Prepare Project Timelines: Develop project timelines and lead scenario planning efforts to ensure all activities, resources, and costs are accounted for.
• Coordinate Key Deliverables: Manage activities and processes for developing key project deliverables and documents.
• Identify and Mitigate Risks: Identify project risks that can impact time, scope, and budget, and communicate these risks for mitigation.
• Monitor Progress: Review updates on progress against project objectives, milestones, timelines, and metrics, and proactively identify issues.
• Manage Meetings: Handle meeting management, including scheduling, agenda development, documenting minutes, and tracking action items.
• Champion Operational Excellence: Promote the use of Six Sigma tools and DMAIC methodology to drive systemic improvements in VBU CMC functional activities.
• Support Strategic Planning: Ensure tactical execution and related budget and resource plans are developed and maintained and communicate information to leadership.

Your profile: 

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (science or management).
• Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 7 years in project management within the biologics pharmaceutical industry (manufacturing, CMC, or R&D).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with PMI is desired.
• Ability to travel to various meetings or client sites, including overnight trips. International travel required.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present key information to senior management.
• Ability to build consensus and drive resolution of issues while maintaining positive working relationships across functions.
• Capable of balancing and managing multiple projects with varying priorities, timelines, and resources.
• Understanding of biomanufacturing processes and technologies, including GMP requirements and systems.
• Ability to recognize problems before they occur, raise issues appropriately, and communicate them professionally.
• Ability to approach issues with an understanding of the larger context.
• Strong organizational skills to handle diverse tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and persuasive abilities.

What you can look forward to with us:

• Appreciative working atmosphere in an international and exciting working environment with a wide range of development opportunities
• Independent work with the opportunity to play a part in shaping an innovative company
• Professional and personal development opportunities

Empowering our people to shine
At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world. Learn more at takedajobs.com.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equity and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

For further questions, please contact: Jennifer Kriedemann | Talent Acquisition Partner | E-Mail: jennifer.kriedemann@takeda.com

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Temporary / Limited Term

Time Type

Full time