On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:
- Small Molecules
- Biologics
- Plasma
- Cell and Gene
As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.
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Job Description
About the Role:
A dynamic Project Manager role in the manufacturing site in Vienna, where you’ll lead impactful projects spanning product implementation, efficiency improvements, and global initiatives. With opportunities to refine processes, analyze project data, and collaborate across international teams, this position combines strategic leadership, high-quality execution standards, and innovation for career growth in biopharma.
How you will contribute:
- Lead and manage diverse projects related to product implementation, assurance, production technology, and efficiency improvements using established project management standards.
- Ensure high-quality project execution that meets Takeda’s internal standards for functionality, timelines, quality, cost, EHS, and GxP compliance.
- Act as the local project manager for global initiatives, coordinating with international teams.
- Develop and refine project management processes.
- Maintain and oversee the project database, ensuring data quality and providing training/support to users.
- Analyze project-related data from project database and other sources using tools like Power BI, including the compilation of management overviews.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement projects and provide guidance to project team members.
- Manage project portfolios, including cost estimation, feasibility studies, and coordination with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and other interfaces.
- Prepare project documentation, facilitate decision/problem-solving meetings, and communicate updates to key committees.
- Generate and present reports on project performance, portfolio overview, and program data.
- Participate in improving project management processes and administrative duties.
- Mentor and train junior project managers or new team members during project execution.
In this position you will report to the Project Management Lead.
What you bring to Takeda:
- Academic background in natural sciences / engineering / construction or related fields, ideally at the university level.
- Multiple years of project management experience with medium to highly complex projects, preferably holding a PM certification (e.g., PMI or IPMA Level B) and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
- Proven project management experience within the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating a structured and holistic approach to problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills, data compilation and analysis capabilities, and the ability to think strategically and creatively to develop effective solutions.
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities, alongside maturity, social competency, and troubleshooting expertise.
- Proficiency in German and English (spoken and written) and advanced computing skills, with awareness of quality systems within the pharmaceutical sector.
- Firm presentation and communication skills in both German and English.
What we offer you:
- A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 4.157,14 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.
- Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
- Work@home depending on the position / department
- Commuting allowance or parking space (tax applicable)
- Comprehensive training programs
- In-house job rotation program
- In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers
- Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Recognition Program
- Takeda Resource Groups
- Medical checkups
- Free vaccination program
- Fitness Center
- Employee discounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Group accident insurance
More About Us:
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 230 years of distinguished history in Japan.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Make History, Change Futures.
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, the organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver on our vision. The omnipresent patient focus instills pride in personal contributions.
How we will support you:
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
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