Automation Obsolescence

**About the role**:
**The Automation AIMP & Compliance Lead - is integrated in the Automation strategy structure, reporting to Site Automation Lead.**:
**Automation Engineering is the core foundation for OT Shopfloor Systems & Data Access and as such a key element to introduce Industry 4.0 to provide shopfloor data for data science & analytics on industrial scale.**:
**As part of the Automation Strategy Team, the Automation AIMP and Compliance Lead will be responsible for the creation and execution of the automation obsolescence program, from long term plan (10y), proof of concept to execution (through an external company or internal engineer).**:
**You will also be responsible for the automation compliance program, including audit preparation and follow-up of periodic review actions.**:
**How you will contribute**:

- Create and maintain a long term (10 year) obsolescence program (hardware and software) including high level budget estimation and feasibility study
- Lead priorization of automation projects and be the partner of reliability and capital teams to include them in site master plan
- Lead capex preparation : tender, offer, deployement & validation startegy,planning and budget (+/- 10%) for each project for next fiscal year
- Lead project creation and manage project deployement through external partner or internal engineer for each obscolescence project
- Create and follow automation compliance program including periodic review action plan, audit readiness and follow up of audit action plan
- Be the SPOC for internal audit and participate to external audit
- Create and co-lead AIMP & Compliance Community of practice with global automation team and other automation site in order to align obscolescence strategy and to identify synergies.
- Lead and deploy global AIMP & compliance global initiative in Lessines sites

**What you bring to Takeda**:

- Master degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or similar qualification; or Bachelor degree and additional experience.
- Comfortable with the technology evolution for automation systems.
- Experience in leading automation projects of a medium complexity (> 500K euro) for more than 6 months) and has proven project management skills.
- At least 10 years as an automation engineer.
- Thorough knowledge of English (both spoken and written)
- Good communication skills and the ability to lead and perform effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to effectively drive Pharmaceutical Automation projects, coordinate contractors, and drive results.
- Proficiency in Automation Systems and Infrastructure.
- Familiarity with GxP environment and Quality systems.
- Experience in ensuring data integrity and/or compliance, and
- Competence in project management.
- Embrace Takeda Leadership Behaviors: Think Strategically, Inspire Others, Deliver Priorities, and Elevate Capabilities.
- Solid grasp of business drivers and customer needs.
- Skiledl in managing, engaging, and aligning team members and stakeholders across departments.
- Facilitate collaboration and alignment among key stakeholders from Manufacturing, Automation, Quality, and other departments.
- Comfortable with people development and coaching.
- Proficient in defining and justifying technical and compliance decisions within projects.
- Ability to escalate issues concisely and engage with compliance, presenting solutions at higher management levels.
- Actively advocate for innovative technical ideas and solutions.
- Prioritize Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) aspects, guiding colleagues in EHS compliance.
- Grasp the complexity of products manufactured by Takeda Lessines.
- Effectively engage global stakeholders, understanding motivations, and adhering to Takeda ethics code.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Develop understandings of business drivers and customer needs.
- Experience with Quality Systems and Processes in a GMP regulated and FDA licensed manufacturing site.
- Comfortable with MS OFFICE Pack and Microsoft Project.

**More about us**:
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