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Director of Training

Employer
Takeda
Location
Lexington, Massachusetts
Start date
Feb 4, 2025
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Discipline
Administration, Training
Required Education
Masters Degree/MBA
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
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Job Details

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Job Description

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Present in Italy since 1982, Takeda has two plasma-derived drug production sites in Rieti and Pisa, supporting patients with rare and complex diseases. These sites focus on the production of therapies derived from immunoglobulins, albumin, and coagulation factors. As partners of the National Health System, we transform plasma into life-saving drugs under the “National Self-Sufficiency of Blood and its Products” program. We supply high-quality medicines worldwide, with a strong presence in Europe, America, and Asia.

Takeda Manufacturing Italia SpA has been awarded the Top Employer certificate for several years and is committed to inclusion, career growth, and sustainability. Join us in making a difference.

Job Title: Vision Engineer

Location: Pisa

About the role:

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

  • Manage engineering operations for manufacturing operations in Pisa plant.

  • Provide holistic engineering and maintenance support to the site to sustainably achieve capacity plans and fulfillment targets.

  • Define maintenance activities for process equipment, providing engineering technical support and capital planning and execution.

  • Manage deviations, elaborate and update SOPs related to process equipment failure.


How you will contribute:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Design and optimize deep learning models using frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.

  • Leverage architectures like Faster R-CNN, YOLO, and novels state -of-art algorithms to detect defects and classify images with high accuracy.

  • Develop innovative loss functions and methodologies to enhance model robustness and performance.


CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

  • Design and optimize deep learning models using frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.

  • Leverage architectures like Faster R-CNN, YOLO, and novels state -of-art algorithms to detect defects and classify images with high accuracy.

  • Develop innovative loss functions and methodologies to enhance model robustness and performance.

  • Serves as an expert and the focal point for technical discussions regarding equipment/processes/systems.

  • Manages deviations and changes according to GMP rules.

  • Proposes and evaluates with functional leader new ideas or projects, formulating precise business cases and assessing costs and resources.

  • Makes alterations and adjustments to processes/equipment.

  • Drafts/reviews qualification documents, evaluations, technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and instructions.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

  • Manages technical records and diagrams.

  • Manages relationships with technical third parties such as equipment suppliers, directly handling service requests and agreements.

  • Promotes and leads the exchange of technical knowledge within and outside the site.

  • Implement and fine-tune AVI systems for real-time quality inspection on automated production lines.

  • Is accountable for HSE topic and investigation in the area under his/her control

Leadership

  • Provides strategic oversights and acts as an advisor or trainer to maintenance and production members.

Decision-making and Autonomy

  • Conducts investigations and coordinates the resolution of problems and root cause analysis (RCA).

Interaction

  • Internal/External functions/resources

Innovation

  • Promotes continuous improvement of processes and equipment, ensuring alignment with the latest internal and external rules and regulations.

Complexity

  • Execution of project within challenging timelines and environment



What you bring to Takeda:

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Automation, Electronics, or a related field.

  • 1-3+ years experience in pharmaceutical Company or related industries with specific focus on computer vision, deep learning or inspection systems.

  • In depth technical proficiency on pharmaceutical systems and equipment

  • Good knowledge of cGMPs and pharma/HSE rules and standards

  • Fluent in English

  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ for algorithm development and system integration.

  • Proficiency with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV, Halcon).

  • Experience with modern architectures such as Faster R-CNN, YOLO, and EfficientDet for image analysis and defect detection.

  • Strong understanding of GPU-based acceleration using NVIDIA CUDA for optimizing training and inference workflows.

  • Hands-on experience with data pipelines and tools for large-scale image processing.

  • Exceptional ability to manage simultaneous activities, competing priorities, and challenges

  • Leadership / influence

  • In-depth knowledge of the sterile production process and equipment

  • Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with the team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal

  • Prioritization & project management skills

  • High-level problem-solving / root cause investigation skills

  • Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster

What Takeda can offer you:

We want our employees to succeed in everything they do – at work, at home, and in the community. This is why we offer world-class benefits and access to resources that can support people.

Health and Finance

  • Health Care Insurance

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Employee discount programs at various businesses, stores, and medical services

Training and Development

  • Training on technical skills and professional development

  • Job Rotation programs to work in different departments

  • Employee-led groups focused on raising awareness of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and engaging in community outreach

Values-Based Culture

  • Wellness Programs

  • On-site cafeteria and coffee bar

  • Resources for mental, physical, financial, and spiritual health

  • Parental Leave


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.


Empowering our people to shine:

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsITA - Pisa

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Company

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, our organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R&D efforts, we’re laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe.

 

Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future

For more information, visit https://jobs.takeda.com/

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