QA Manager - Supplier Management (f/m/d)  (f/m/d)

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Job Description

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QA Manager - Supplier Management (f/m/d) 

In this crucial role, you will oversee quality activities for alliances and contracting, manage quality agreements, handle supplier notifications, and maintain the supplier management system for global vaccine suppliers. This role supports global supplier management oversight for Qdenga and established vaccine programs, and interfaces with supplier qualification activities from beginning through the entire lifecycle. 

How you will contribute:  

• Manage quality agreements, supplier change notifications and maintain accurate supplier management system records 

• Support global supplier oversight for Qdenga and other established vaccines programs 

• Lead supplier qualification activities, including initial qualifications and lifecycle management

• Ensure timely implementation of changes by collaborating with the Supplier Notification of Change (SNC) team

• Manage the establishment and maintenance of quality-related contracts

• Partner with stakeholders and internal team members to enhance quality and compliance, at VBU global suppliers and contract testing labs

In this position you will report to the Head of External Quality Vaccines. 

What you bring to Takeda:  

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy or related field  

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance and/or Compliance within GMP environment

• Experience working in GMP laboratories preferred biological labs or Quality Control labs 

• In-depth understanding of suppliers and contract-labs for informed, timely decision-making 

• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and clear communication skills

• Excellent English and German language skills

What we offer you: 

• Attractive and competitive salary
• Hybrid working model  

• 30 vacation days  

• Company pension plan  

• Further education and training 

• Commuting allowance for public transport 

• Attractive Relocation Package including brokerage fees 

• Subsidized canteen 

• Subsidized sports programs 

• Disability insurance 

• Long-term account with various possible uses  

• Employee discounts 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan  

• Group accident insurance 

• Employee Referral Program 

• Deferred compensation as desired 

• Global Wellbeing Program 

• Interactive online courses for employees' children 

• Employee Recognition Program 

About Us: 

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. 

In Singen, around 1,200 employees specialize in the production of liquid, semi-solid and freeze-dried medicines. Singen is the only production site in the global Takeda network for the manufacture of our new vaccine. Takeda Singen is a regionally significant employer and has been awarded the independent Top Employer certificate several years in a row. The site is characterized by its high level of diversity (e.g., more than 55 nationalities and over 40% of leaders are women), its long company history and its excellent development opportunities. The town of Singen (Hohentwiel) is located on the beautiful Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg with a view of the Alps and close proximity to France, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland.  

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. 

LocationsSingen, Germany

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time