Production Support, API Manufacturing System Engineering, HIkari Site / 光工場 医薬品原薬製造サポート システムエンジニア

Role summary

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This role supports and improves manufacturing systems used at Takeda’s Hikari API production site. Responsibilities likely include maintaining production applications and computerized systems, troubleshooting operational issues, coordinating with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and IT teams, managing system changes, and supporting validation and compliance in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Candidates are expected to have experience with manufacturing or information systems, system implementation or support, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication. Knowledge of GMP, CSV, MES, automation, databases, or pharmaceutical production is advantageous. Japanese communication skills are likely important, while English may be needed for global collaboration. The successful candidate should be reliable, analytical, safety-conscious, and comfortable supporting site operations.

About the employer

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. It develops and supplies medicines in areas including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and vaccines. Takeda operates research, manufacturing, and commercial organizations across many countries and combines Japanese heritage with a multinational workforce. Its Hikari site in Yamaguchi Prefecture is an important manufacturing location, producing pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients under strict quality and regulatory standards. The company emphasizes patient focus, integrity, fairness, perseverance, and honesty, alongside scientific innovation and operational excellence. Employees typically work in cross-functional and internationally connected teams, with strong attention to Good Manufacturing Practice, safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.