Process Optimization Engineer at Takeda

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Hikari, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Type: Full-time

Description

Takeda's API Manufacturing Sciences department seeks a highly skilled professional to plan and execute new product launches, optimize manufacturing processes using data science and digital tools, and ensure compliance with GMP regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in scale-up, process development, and PAT implementation, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Required Skills

Process Validation
Technology Transfer
Data Science
Statistical Analysis
Multivariate Analysis
Physical Model Building
Digital Tools
GMP
Chemical Processes
Organic Synthesis
Process Chemistry
Scale-up Experience
Process Development
Optimization
Real-Time Process Monitoring
Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Aspen
gPROMS
MODDE
CFD
SIMCA

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Scale-up experience based on organic synthesis and process chemistry for APIs or chemical products
Experience in process development and optimization using data science (e.g., statistical analysis, multivariate analysis, etc.) or physical models (mechanistic models)
Experience in building and operating real-time process monitoring using Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Preferred Qualifications: Basic understanding of chemical processes (e.g., reactions, separations, crystallization, drying, etc.)
Knowledge of digital tools (e.g., Aspen, gPROMS, MODDE, CFD, SIMCA, etc.)
Basic knowledge of statistical analysis (regression analysis, DoE, SPC, etc.) or multivariate analysis