Sensor Technologies Engineer
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
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knowledge.Job DescriptionObjective:Synthetic Molecule Process
Development (SMPD) is responsible for the development of robust and
cost-effective processes for the manufacture of new small molecule
pharmaceuticals, along with methods for achieving and controlling
high standards of purity and quality.The Staff Engineer - Advanced
Sensor Technologies will be joining a vibrant and innovative group
of engineers and scientists, responsible for:
- Designing, building and implementing sensor technologies to
solve existing and emerging measurement requirements for ongoing
and planned processes
- Working with project teams to interface with manufacturing and
drive the implementation of PAT to realize a paradigm shift to data
rich manufacturing and enabling automation
- Serving as a subject matter expert on interdisciplinary
departmental and cross-functional workstreams and work to
democratize PAT across the global SMPD function
- Staying current on emerging trends, new technologies, and
external communities & consortia related to, e.g., novel metrology
techniques - particularly for liquid and powdersAccountabilities:
- Assists in the development of end-to-end control strategies &
systems for drug substance synthetic molecule continuous
manufacturing processes.
- Works with cross-functional and/or external partners to develop
and deploy next generation sensor solutions.
- Develops a modular plug & play sensor architecture.
- Independently designs and executes experiments for validation
of novel sensor technologies.
- Partners with Automation, Manufacturing, Process Engineers &
PAT experts to develop metrology solutions that are deployable
across the global organization for the measurement and/or detection
of quantities of interest in drug substance manufacturing.
- Enables automation technology projects with the development and
application of appropriate measurement solutions.
- Assists with the development of project strategy and
communicates complex technologies within the department and cross
functionally as necessary.
- Builds and maintains relationships with key vendors and assists
with technical aspects of vendor negotiations.
- Responsible for authoring relevant sections of regulatory
documents, reports and peer reviewed manuscripts.
- Proactively analyses technical issues and coordinates potential
resolution with team members. -Education, Experience, and
Skills:Required:
- Bachelors degree in -Physics, Chemometrics, Chemical or
Electrical Engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 8+
years relevant industry experience
- Masters degree in Physics, Chemometrics, Chemical Engineering
or related pharmaceutical science 6+ years relevant industry
experience
- PhD in Physics, Chemical Engineering or related pharmaceutical
science and 0+ years relevant industry experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of optical and electronic
metrology techniques
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as
Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, OPCUA etc.
- Experienced with communicating and data collection from systems
such as sensors, controllers, and industrial systems
- Good knowledge of the state of the art in existing PAT a
plus
- Experience with Matlab/Python/R/SQL a plus
- Experience in multivariate analysis and/or statistical and/or
mechanistic and/or deep learning methodologies a plus
- Understanding of synthetic molecule process development
activities a plus
- Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) a
plusKnowledge and Skills:
- Analytical and Problem Solving Skills - Able to troubleshoot
critical issues or problems, and determine causes and possible
solutions
- Teamwork - Ability to work well in highly cross functional team
environment and across global line functions
- Communication Skills -Able to expresses one's self clearly and
concisely within team; documents issues and/or concerns concisely
with colleagues; adjusts communication style as appropriate for the
audience; timely and effectively communicates issues to supervisor;
technical writing skills to support authorship of internal
technical documents
- Organization - Exercises good time management and
prioritization skills and is able to successfully manage multiple
tasks simultaneously -
- Knowledge Sharing - Ability to capture - organizational
knowledge; improve solutions, processes, and deliverables through
use of information; improve information capital by contributing
experience, theories, deliverables, and models for others to
use
- Resource Management - Ability to manage one's time within
individual, departmental, and corporate goals and timelines;
management of internal and - external resources (vendors)
- External Involvement - Demonstrated involvement in professional
community evidenced by presentation of scientific posters or
lectures at professional conferences or events
- Technical -- -Subject matter expertise and knowledge of
applicable lab equipment and operationsTravel Requirements:May
require approximately 5-10% travelTakeda Compensation and Benefits
SummaryWe 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:Boston, MAU.S.
Base Salary Range:$108,500.00 - $170,500.00The 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 StatementTakeda 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.LocationsBoston, MAWorker
TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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