Takeda

Takeda

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DP Technologist

Apply by Oct 30, 2026

Posted Sep 29, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Manufacturing & Production
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Grange Castle, Ireland
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time

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Role Summary

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The P2 Plant Technologist supports manufacturing operations at the Grange Castle site, following applicable manufacturing, safety, and quality procedures. The role contributes to operational targets and may involve shift work to meet production demands.

What You'll Do

  • Manage manufacturing operations in accordance with manufacturing instructions, standard operating procedures, and protocols.
  • Participate in problem identification, root cause analysis, improvement activities, and projects.
  • Contribute to introducing new processes and executing process validation under the direction of support personnel.
  • Support efficient operation of manufacturing and ancillary facilities, including equipment and area changeovers and housekeeping.
  • Follow safety and quality procedures, report deviations and hazards, manage manufacturing waste, and complete required activity...

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Qualifications

Leaving Certificate or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in solid oral dose production in encapsulation, tableting, dispense and blending, or primary packaging. The posting also lists planning, scheduling, prioritisation, documentation, PC and systems skills, teamwork, and a safety-focused approach.

Preferred

  • 3rd level technical qualification in a science or engineering discipline is an advantage.
  • 5+ years of experience in automated production systems is desirable (e.g., MES, DCS).
  • 5+ years of experience in a high-potent manufacturing facility would be an advantage.
  • Startup experience of a pharmaceutical production facility would be an advantage.
  • Experience of lean methodologies is desirable.

Original job description

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Job Description

P2 - Grange Castle - Day Role About the role: Reporting to the P2 Drug Product Team Lead the P2 Plant Technologist will work as part of the team to ensure all manufacturing relating activities are performed to ensure operational targets are achieved. You will adopt and follow all EHS and quality procedures in their daily activities. Work in onsite work mode. How you will contribute: • Ensure your team give the best of themselves to achieve us and departmental goals. • Manage manufacturing operations in strict compliance with, the relevant manual or electronic manufacturing instruction (BMR / EBR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other Protocol. • Participate in TILGC including problem identification, Just do its, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Agile Projects. • Contribute to the introduction of new processes and the execution of process validation by and under the direction of relevant support personnel. • Ensure that the manufacturing and ancillary facilities are operated to optimum efficiency. • Ensure that changeovers of both equipment and production areas are carried out. • Ensure that the workplace and ancillary facilities are maintained in a clean and tidy state and during manufacturing activities. • Ensure that housekeeping tasks are completed as assigned including the physical cleaning of process and ancillary facilities • Your work may involve shift work to meet future production demands Environmental, Health & Safety • Foster, in cooperation with other TILGC (Takeda Ireland Grange Castle) staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an necessary part of the business. • Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. • Notify the P2 DP team lead (or other appropriate responsible person). • Breach of HSE policy, procedure or regulation. • Potential hazard which could have a serious impact on safety or result in serious injury. • Participate as a member of the site Emergency Response Team. • Manage waste streams resulting from the manufacturing process and dispose of waste according to onsite waste management procedures. Quality Systems and GMP • Participate in auditing programmes but about contracted engineering and related services. • Notify the P2 Manufacturing Operations Manager/Designee (or other appropriate responsible person) of any deviations from defined manufacturing processes or other established procedures. Any abnormal occurrences or observations should also be reported. • Produce documentation associated with their activities by cGMP, Health and Safety and Environmental regulations or management systems. Training • Participate in all training and assessment activities (internal and external) about themselves, contractors or other employees. • Ensure completion of all SOP (standard operating procedures) reading, training and assessment tasks. • Ensure that all training and assessment is promptly recorded for themselves and other relevant personnel observing TILGC procedures. • Maintain their base. Keep up to date with all current trends and legislation. What you bring to Takeda: • Leaving Certificate or equivalent. • 3rd level technical qualification in science or engineering discipline (is an advantage) • 5+ years of experience in Solid Oral Dose Production in any of the following: encapsulation, tableting, dispense & blending and primary packaging. • 5+ years of experience in automated production systems is desirable e,g., MES,DCS • 5+ years of experience in a high potent manufacturing facility would be an advantage. • Startup experience of a pharmaceutical production facility would be an advantage. • Experience of lean methodologies is desirable • Flexible, willing and mindset. • Safety focused. • Excellent teamwork skills • Excellent planning, scheduling and prioritisation ability. • Excellent documentation skills. • Excellent PC and systems skills. What Takeda can offer you: • Generous Compensation package including full Healthcare Cover -for dependent • Pension Scheme • Attractive Bonus • Subsidised canteen • Parking facilities with electric car charging points • Health & Wellness programmes including onsite flu shots and health screenings • Sports and Social club • Rewards scheme • Opportunity to work with a world class leader in the pharmaceutical sector • Educational Assistance

Locations

Grange Castle, Ireland

Base Salary Range:

€36,100.00 - €49,610.00


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.


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Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
Takeda

About the company

Takeda

Large Enterprise

Takeda is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a rich history spanning over 240 years. Specializing in the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines, Takeda focuses on therapeutic areas such as oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and rare diseases. Committed to improving patient outcomes, the company harnesses advanced technologies and scientific expertise to deliver breakthrough therapies and enhance healthcare worldwide. Takeda's dedication to sustainability and social responsibility underscores its mission to strive towards better health for people and communities across the globe.