Senior Standards and Reagent Specialist (f/m/x)

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As a Senior Standards and Reagent Specialist you will be tasked notably with the S&R specification design as well as the qualification coordination and the inventory control.

• Life Cycle Management: Design S&R specifications and ensure compliance to applicable internal and external GMP regulations, lead and coordinate respective activities.

• Product Quality: Coordinate qualification activities and provide regulatory support for reference standards and related aspects, which includes providing submission content strategy, analytical content authoring and review as needed.

• Inventory Control: Ensure undisrupted, timely supply and distribution of standards and reagents for and between internal Takeda laboratories and CMOs, CTLs.

• Capability building: Mentor team members to resolve complex problems and provide training to colleagues globally in all aspects of S&R management.

• Trouble Shooting: Provide guidance regarding complex issues to QC labs and manufacturing sites by supporting or leading investigations and technical problem-solving activities.

• Actively contribute to the preparation of internal audits and regulatory inspections (on-site).

• Consider all relevant aspects and understanding the impact and ramifications to needs of patients, GMP regulations, supply chain and the business.

• Transfers: Organize and drive S&R transfer processes into and from Global S&R.

• A (higher) technical/life science degree is typically required (may be substituted by experience or previous on the job training)

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably quality role) is required

• Experience with standards & reagents related processes is requirement, hands on experience in management, qualification or manufacturing of standards & reagents is a plus

• Experience in managing global quality systems is desired

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize work and drive multiple workstreams

• Conducts work in compliance with cGMPs, safety and regulatory requirements

A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 3.909,67 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary 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

• 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

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 will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

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