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Job Description
About the role
The Supplier Quality Management Senior Analyst is responsible for identifying, coaching, and managing suppliers to ensure they meet Takeda’s quality standards and policies. This role supports strong supplier performance and compliance, contributing to Takeda’s mission of better health and a brighter future.
As a Senior Analyst, you’ll address moderately scoped challenges using sound judgment within defined procedures and policies. You’ll apply industry practices and general knowledge to keep projects on track, primarily collaborating internally with subordinates and supervisors, with minimal external interaction.
How you will contribute
Support a collaborative and team-oriented environment
Drive strategic oversight of external auditing and supplier quality to ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and product quality standards
Ensure compliance with global audit and specification policies, procedures, and standards
Coordinate with Global Supplier Quality and audit planning teams to assign auditors for critical local suppliers
Escalate critical audit findings, material issues, and supplier performance concerns promptly
Conduct external audits as needed and support global due diligence efforts by providing quality-related risk assessments and resolutions
Execute supplier qualification and specification programs on schedule and provide performance metrics to support continuous improvement
Partner across Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality to align on business priorities
Collaborate with global teams including Quality Auditing, Supplier Quality, SBO, and Global Quality Compliance to support strategy, change management, and knowledge sharing
Engage routinely with external business partners and suppliers
What you bring to Takeda
Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years in biotech, biologics, or pharma
Experience in manufacturing, quality operations, and regulatory inspections preferred
Strong knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, and risk management
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills
Proficient in key systems and tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, TrackWise, VEEVA, JDE)
Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and ability to drive change
Skilled in supplier performance management, escalation handling, and cross-functional collaboration
Strategic mindset with awareness of industry trends and global complexity
Other Job Requirements
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 15 lbs
May require a mix of sedentary work and facility observation
Must comply with gowning and protective clothing requirements in controlled environments
Restrictions on personal items (make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, etc.) in manufacturing areas
May work in cold, wet, or confined environments
Willingness to work supplemental hours, including weekends, as needed
Occasional travel (up to 5%)
Where You Will Be
Our Social Circle manufacturing site is one of the largest biotech facilities in the world, dedicated to producing plasma-derived therapies that improve lives. Located east of Atlanta, the site spans over 1.1 million square feet and integrates cutting-edge manufacturing, labs, and collaborative workspaces.
Recognized with an ISPE Facility of the Year Award Honorable Mention in 2019, the site reflects Takeda’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and employee well-being. With over 1,200 team members, Social Circle plays a vital role in Takeda’s global manufacturing network.
Learn more: Takeda's Manufacturing Site in Social Circle
What Takeda can offer you:
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Flexible Work Paths
Tuition reimbursement
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
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.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$86,500.00 - $135,960.00
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. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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