Description
About the Role:
As Head of Maintenance & Reliability Engineering you lead our Vienna team of executives and experts, driving innovative technical solutions that align local needs with our global network strategy. As a member of the local Site Engineering Leadership Team, you’ll represent the site in steering committees, global communities of practice, and during regulatory inspections.
How you will contribute:
1. Lead and strategically align the Maintenance & Reliability teams in Vienna in line with Takeda’s strategy
2. Build and develop a high-performing maintenance department
3. Design and implement state-of-the-art maintenance and reliability processes aligned with local and global standards
4. Plan and manage daily maintenance activities for production equipment, utilities, and supporting processes (e.g., spare parts management, 3D printing, work order management, CMMS ownership)
5. Ensure compliance with GxP regulations, legal requirements (e.g., Employee Protection Act), and global Takeda policies
6. Manage internal and external service providers in a 24/7 cGMP environment.
7. Meet customer needs, budget targets, and regulatory requirements
8. Oversee the Asset Investment Management Program (AIMP).
9. Act as “Shut Down Network Lead,” coordinating cross-functional shutdown activities
10. Represent the department in local steering committees (e.g., Tier Boards) and in global Communities of Practice
11. Serve as the department representative during regulatory GMP inspections.
What you bring to Takeda:
12. Extensive senior leadership background in engineering and operations
13. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or Chemical/Biological Engineering
14. In-depth experience in GMP manufacturing and regulatory compliance
15. Demonstrated capability in financial performance management and KPI delivery
16. Proficient in change management and people leadership
17. Skilled in Lean, DMAIC, CMMS and continuous improvement practices
18. Familiarity with digitalization trends and applications in maintenance & reliability.
19. Strong technical foundation combined with strategic management competence
20. Consistent record of commitment, resilience, and achieving defined objectives
21. Proficient in German and English
What we offer you:
A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 5.598,85 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.
22. Short-term and long-term incentive program
23. Financial support for relocation
24. Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
< depending on the position / department
25. Commuting allowance or parking space (tax applicable)
26. Comprehensive training programs
27. In-house job rotation program
28. In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers
29. Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)
30. Employee Referral Program
31. Employee Recognition Program
32. Takeda Resource Groups
33. Medical checkups
34. Free vaccination program
35. Fitness Center in I67
36. Employee discounts
37. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
38. 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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Locations
AUT - Wien - Industriestrasse 67
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time