Director Quality Control - Leadership in Innovation

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Job Description

About the Site :

Located just outside Atlanta, Takedas state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Covington is one of the largest biotech production sites in the world. As a pivotal part of Takedas global manufacturing network, the Covington site plays a key strategic role in supplying high-quality plasma-derived therapies to patients worldwide. Equipped with advanced technology and modern processes, the facility supports ongoing innovation, helping to drive Takedas growth and mission to deliver life-changing medicines.

About the role

As our Quality Control Leader, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting all quality control activities at our site, encompassing analytical chemistry, microbiology, and adherence to laboratory best practices. Your work will be crucial in ensuring we meet high standards for product safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Youll report directly to the Site Quality Head and be a visible champion of Takedas Quality Culture.

How you will contribute

• Lead and manage the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory, including the Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology teams.
• Develop and uphold quality control processes to guarantee product safety and compliance.
• Manage a QC team responsible for 24 / 7 testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Ensure all operations meet internal and external (regulatory) quality standards and stay current with new requirements.
• Hire, develop, and recognize technical staff; foster a culture of growth and acknowledgment.
• Serve as a key advisor and handle technical issues and scheduling for the QC team.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of quality control activities with site leadership.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, and cost savings, including digital projects.
• Manage the budget for the QC department.
• Develop and maintain the site contamination control program with a focus on sterility assurance.

What you bring to Takeda

Important Considerations

Physical requirements, working conditions, and travel :

What Takeda can offer you :

More About Us :

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.

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.

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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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes