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Job Description

About the Role:

As Head of Metrology you lead and develop our newly established Vienna Metrology team to meet current and future needs. As part of the Site Engineering Leadership Team, you’ll drive technical solutions aligned with our global network, ensure compliance with GxP and legal standards, and represent the team in site meetings, global forums, and regulatory inspections.

How you will contribute:

• Build and lead a high-performing, well-organized Metrology team
• Drive continuous improvement in alignment with local and global strategies
• Oversee daily calibration operations across the Vienna site
• Manage internal and external resources, budgets, compliance, and KPIs.
• Standardize and simplify calibration processes
• Support and execute site shutdown activities
• Introduce smart technologies into Metrology to become a leading position in the network
• Foster collaboration across site entities and promote stakeholder engagement

What you bring to Takeda:

• Proven leadership experience in a relevant management role
• Degree in science, engineering, or chemical/biological field
• Experience in GMP manufacturing and regulatory inspections
• Strong background in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent change and people management skills
• General management experience including financial oversight
• Proven track record in continuous improvement
• Knowledge of digitization trends and applications in Metrology
• Strong technical expertise especially in Metrology
• Proficient in German and English

What we offer you:

A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 4.686,11 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary offer is significantly higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

• Short-term incentive program
• 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 in I67
• 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 240 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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LocationsAUT - Wien - Industriestrasse 67

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time