Quality Compliance Specialist

Company: Takeda
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: This Quality Compliance Specialist manages external regulatory inspections and responds to regulatory observations while leading GMP compliance projects. How you will contribute: Manage external regulatory inspections, lead local inspection readiness efforts, oversee inspection and support rooms, escorting regulatory agents, and serve as a subject matter expect during inspections. Draft responses to regulatory inspection reports, collaborating with multiple departments under short deadlines to ensure accurate and appropriate responses. Editing skills are necessary. Guide on-time completion of corrective action commitments made to regulatory authorities. Coordinate efforts associated with GMP re-certification and product licensing. Lead projects to mitigate top GxP compliance risks, providing consultation, guidance, and serving as a plant resource for facility compliance. Be a point person for regulatory intelligence and changes that influence the site. Communicate relevant regulatory findings from other sites. Lead mitigation efforts and identify site gaps based on other site's findings and global documents. Participate in local cGMP walkthroughs and conduct quality audits to ensure compliance with cGMPs and Quality Management System requirements. Participate in Quality Management Review program, lead Self-Inspection program and be the site contact for Quality Incident. Champion and role model our Quality Culture of continuous improvement, learning organization principles and progress. Follow domestic and international GMP regulations and cGMPs. May lead continuous improvement teams (e.g. DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen), improving quality and compliance. Be an area department contact and back-up when Quality Compliance Manager is not present. Support product complaints. What you bring to Takeda: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering recommended. Minimum 5 years of experience in industry. Experience with quality auditing and with process improvement tools ideal. Knowledge of global cGMP regulations and quality systems requirements for pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical operations. Knowledge of biologic manufacturing processes (e.g. cell culture, purification, aseptic filling), laboratory operations (analytical and microbiology), and plant critical systems. Knowledge of sterile product and aseptic processing. Decision-making, influencing, and negotiation skills. Effectively partner with higher levels of management across all departments and possess courage of conviction to improve site compliance. Project management skills and the ability to create presentations to mixed audiences. Adapt in a constantly evolving and fast-paced environment. Experience with Microsoft Office applications. Important Considerations: At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. You may: Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas. Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment. Work in a cold, wet environment. Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary. Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection. Overall physical exertion of this position is mostly sedentary, with some light physical work. Able to occasionally visit controlled or clean room environments requiring gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing overhead, face, hands, feet, and body. Although assignments will be made specific to working hours, flexibility is expected, with the understanding that there may be changes in work hours, duties, and responsibilities. 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. GMSGQ ZR1 LI-MA1 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 - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo 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 - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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