Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Head, R&D Laboratory Equipment Assets Management in our Cambridge, MA office.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
OBJECTIVES:
R&D has centralized Lab Operations for supply of materials, equipment and services. The next stage in this evolution requires a Lab Asset leader. This person will be responsible for the delivery and operational management of the asset management processes & systems. The focus of this role is to assure delivery of the lab ops business plan savings.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the new lab equipment asset system and their supporting lifecycle management processes.
- Deliver global visibility of all Lab equipment and their attendant asset lifecycle costs. Set targets to fulfill the business case benefits for laboratory asset management operations optimization in terms of data visibility, cost efficiency and service to lab teams.
- Be a prominent change leader for new global processes interacting with external vendors, global procurement, and scientific functions.
- Build an exceptional data foundation (including consistent master data) to support the new LEMS systems. Partner with Finance/Takeda Business Services to align data consistency & reporting related to lab equipment assets.
- Design and drive AI-enhanced improvements to the Lab equipment lifecycle management and planning for the future R&D 585 Kendall Square Campus.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead the transition to a sound data foundation for all lab equipment decisions based on a new & evolving LEMS. Lead LEMS system configuration decisions and troubleshoot with IT/Vendor all issues before going-live.
- Implement new lab equipment lifecycle processes across the laboratory footprint for all Massachusetts sites underpinning LEMS.
- Deliver key components for effective Lab Equipment Management for Takeda R&D.
- Resolve challenges with cross-campus lab asset planning.
- Use Asset management principles to guide specification of KPI’s for Lab Operations program. Deliver dashboard(s) that provide clear performance reporting for each type of lab asset. Support R&D finance team for reporting needs on Lab Equipment CAPEX & maintenance OPEX.
- Set out pathway for evolution of Equipment stewardship over the next 3 years.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- BS or MS degree required in science / technology / business subject.
- Minimum of 5+ years of managerial experience including supply chain planning and experience of R&D planning (such as clinical trials).
- Proven track record of driving business process improvement and systems/planning change.
- Operational experience in supply chain planning with significant focus on operations planning and materials management.
This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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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:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$149,100.00 - $234,300.00
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.
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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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