Lessines

The Lessines manufacturing site in Belgium is responsible for Takeda’s production of plasma-based therapies. With a 75+ year pioneering legacy in producing plasma-derived therapies, and as a leader in rare diseases, Takeda is well-established as a top three global player and has an excellent portfolio of plasma-derived products.

The Lessines site has been in operation for over 50 years and specializes in immunoglobulin (IG) used for plasma-derived therapies to treat rare and complex chronic diseases. The site focuses on purification with filling and packaging capabilities for plasma-derived therapies and also acts as a packaging center for products used to treat blood disorders. Takeda in Lessines is proud to supply more than 80 countries.

The Lessines site is active 24 hours a day, 7-days a week. In addition to professionals trained in biotechnology, such as Production Technologists and Process Engineers in pharmacy, chemistry, and biotechnology, our production also calls on professionals such as:

Production Technicians (purification or filling or packaging or set-up)

• Production Team Leaders
• Manufacturing Science Specialists
• EM Analysts
• Validation Engineers
• Maintenance Technicians
• QA Ops Specialist
• Supply Chain

Emphasis on career development and continuing education

Our sector and the needs of our patients are constantly changing, which is why we emphasize continuous training. We actively support and invest in the development of our employees through a 50/40/10 training model:

• Training Based on Experience (50%) - Training Based on Experience corresponds to skills developed on the job. This may include leading a project or workgroup, global, cross-functional, or departmental experience, special or temporary assignments, coaching or mentoring others, expanding the scope of the position, or increasing budget and personnel responsibilities.
• Feedback and Networked Learning (40%) - Feedback-based learning is achieved through feedback from managers, colleagues, a professional network, or the presence of a coach or a mentor.
• Education-Based Training (10%) - This refers to courses, seminars or workshops, academic programs, books, and other self-directed materials.

Many resources and benefits

We want our employees to succeed in everything they do - at work, at home, and in the community. That's why we offer many benefits and access to resources that allow them to thrive:

Vacation

• 5 weeks of paid vacation from the first day of service and an additional day for each 4 years of service
• Additional days off depending on the seniority and age of employees

Health and wellbeing

• Contribution of health insurance coverage for permanent employees or fixed-term contracts of 12 months or more
• 40% coverage of the annual costs of sports and physical exercise subscriptions
• Possibility to donate blood on-site
• On-site and virtual Pilates classes with a professional teacher
• Annual health check - including a cholesterol blood test and a free seasonal vaccination
• Financial contribution to medical visits for employees over 50
• Financial contribution to vision tests

Family Benefits

• Maternity leave (120 days), paternity leave (10 days), and adoption leave (28 days), all paid at 100% of salary, and private spaces dedicated to breastfeeding mothers

Bonuses and Personal Development

• Seniority bonus after 5 years of service
• Annual bonus paid based on company results and individual performance
• Language courses, on-demand and fully funded
• Internal mobility and career development programs

Transportation Benefits

• Contribution to public transport costs (train and/or bus)
• Dedicated parking for carpooling
• Gift cards for employees who come to work by bike
• Charging stations for electric cars
• Discounts on bike rentals in the city of Neuchâtel

Security shop

• Special discounts on safety items like flashlights etc.

Other benefits

• Eco-cheques (250 euros/year)
• Meal vouchers (8 euros/day)
• Gift voucher (40 euros /year)
• Hospitalization insurance
• Ambulatory insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• 13th month
• End-of-Year bonus
• Shift bonus
• Monthly allowance (depends on grade)
• Company car (depends on grade)
• Language courses