Head of Metrology

**About the Role**:
As Head of Metrology you lead and develop our newly established Vienna Metrology team to meet current and future needs. As part of the Site Engineering Leadership Team, you’ll drive technical solutions aligned with our global network, ensure compliance with GxP and legal standards, and represent the team in site meetings, global forums, and regulatory inspections.

**How you will contribute**:

- Build and lead a high-performing, well-organized Metrology team
- Drive continuous improvement in alignment with local and global strategies
- Oversee daily calibration operations across the Vienna site
- Manage internal and external resources, budgets, compliance, and KPIs.
- Standardize and simplify calibration processes
- Support and execute site shutdown activities
- Introduce smart technologies into Metrology to become a leading position in the network
- Foster collaboration across site entities and promote stakeholder engagement

**What you bring to Takeda**:

- Proven leadership experience in a relevant management role
- Degree in science, engineering, or chemical/biological field
- Experience in GMP manufacturing and regulatory inspections
- Strong background in the pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent change and people management skills
- General management experience including financial oversight
- Proven track record in continuous improvement
- Strong technical expertise especially in Metrology
- Proficient in German and English

**What we offer you**:
A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 4.686,11 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.
- Short-term incentive program
- Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
- Commuting allowance or parking space (tax applicable)
- Comprehensive training programs
- In-house job rotation program
- In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers
- Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Recognition Program
- Takeda Resource Groups
- Medical checkups
- Free vaccination program
- Fitness Center in I67
- Employee discounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 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.

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**Locations**: AUT - Wien - Industriestrasse 67

**Worker Type**: Employee

**Worker Sub-Type**: Regular

**Time Type**: Full time