Data & Digital Director, Site Operations

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Job Description
Join Takeda's DD&T organization, where we partner with Global Manufacturing & Supply and Global Quality functions to inspire new ideas, co-create solutions, and drive business outcomes using data, digital, and information technologies. Through strategic collaboration, we aim to be leaders in the digital and technology space within the pharmaceutical industry, delivering differentiated results for the patients we serve.
About the Role:
As a key member of the Site Leadership Team reporting to the Site Head, this role supports Takeda's growing 24/7 pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Round Lake, focused on life-saving therapeutics. In this role, you'll lead the site's digital roadmap, balancing operational support and strategic initiatives, with responsibilities in team development, technology integration, digital transformation, and ensuring compliance with GxP and cybersecurity standards.
How will you contribute:

• Leadership in Transformation: Act as a catalyst for change, driving impactful digital and operational advancements that propel the site forward and unlock new value.
• Team Empowerment: Build and inspire a high-performing DD&T team, fostering a culture of innovation to achieve impactful outcomes.
• Strategic Focus: Prioritize bold initiatives that address immediate operational needs while driving long-term transformation, aligning with site and global goals.
• Visionary Roadmap: Develop and implement the site's DD&T roadmap in alignment with global strategies.
• DD&T Transformation: Lead the adoption of emerging technologies to modernize operations and enhance efficiency, driving transformative changes.
• Operational Excellence: Redefine processes and promote continuous improvement using Lean principles to optimize productivity and quality.
• Budget Management: Manage the department budget.
• Project Execution: Ensure projects are executed within timelines and budget constraints.
• Risk Management: Drive a risk management strategy that proactively addresses operational integrity, compliance, and cyber risk.
• GxP Compliance: Ensure GxP compliance within the infrastructure environment. Support internal and external audits and inspections.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build partnerships with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Technology Integration: Integrate new technologies into workflows.
• Data Strategy: Implement data management and analytics frameworks.
• Training and Development: Promote digital literacy.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of systems experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing leadership.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in software applications and implementation, and network infrastructure and setups in a pharma plant or highly regulated industry.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IoT-enabled manufacturing.
• Project Management: Proficiency in tools like Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
• Digital Innovation: Advanced knowledge of AI/ML, automation, and predictive analytics. Experience with data visualization platforms like Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and pharma guidelines.
• Leadership Attributes: A decisive leader with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of driving innovation and adapting to change. The ideal candidate fosters collaboration, motivates teams, and makes clear, informed decisions. They prioritize fairness and transparency while focusing on achieving impactful results through efficiency, digital transformation, and alignment with organizational goals.

Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to develop high-quality products, and we strive to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must adhere to strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure that we do not compromise the quality of the product or put anyone at the site in harm's way. In this role, you may:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• The position requires a combination of sedentary work and work within a manufacturing facility. Please note that some of the manufacturing areas are controlled environments that require special gowning.
• The work is split across two campuses located approximately 15 minutes apart by car.
• Must be able to work occasional off-hours in support of 24/7 manufacturing and to engage with colleagues widely dispersed globally.
• No makeup, no jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• Occasional domestic and international travel (less than 5%).

More About Us:
The Round Lake site is an integral part of Plasma Network, licensed to distribute globally, including in the U.S., E.U., China, and the rest of the world. We strive to ensure that our medicines are available wherever our patients are.
The state-of-the-art facility specializes in producing Flexbumin through the GALAXY manufacturing process and plastic flexible container system.
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to delivering better health and a brighter future to people around the world.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - IL - Round Lake Innovation Park
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$174,500.00 - $274,230.00
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.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake Innovation Park
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes