Manager, Lab Operations at Takeda Pharmaceutical

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Manager, Lab Operations 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:

Join Takeda as a Manager, Lab Operations where you will be part of team dedicated to supporting the labs and scientists of Research and Development.

• The goal is manage and optimize the lab operation processes in order to create an efficient lab space for our scientists.
• Through collaboration with other supporting functions, the position is responsible for day-to-day lab operations including oversight of equipment, consumables, safety, lab moves, and facilities within the department.
• You will report to Associate Director of Lab Operations and will work closely with Facilities, IT, Quality, EH&S, Finance, Procurement, and multiple externals including Service Providers and Supply Vendors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Point of contact in lab operations for scientists in team you support in Cambridge and  internal department lab operations stakeholders and internal partners including Facilities, Space Planning, EH&S, and Procurement.
• Partner with Inventory management team to assist with oversight of vendor managed inventory for labs you support to ensure system and products meet end user requirements.
• Partner with Asset management to track equipment inventory and services including calibration, maintenance, service contract renewal, software/hardware upgrades, decommissioning, and moves for existing equipment.
• Interfaces with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), as well as third parties involved in laboratory waste removal and disposal.
• Manages lab space allocation for new and existing scientists (coordinating with operations, EHS, and space planning)•Coordinates routine cleaning of the lab space.
• Assists with import/export logistics for lab related items.
• Responsible for independently scheduling and managing end user requests for utility upgrades, modifications, and installations.
• Manage and Administrate integrated systems and platforms.
• Identify opportunities and establish and lead initiatives to optimize processes and improve service level of lab operations within R&D.  Manage mid size projects in this area.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and matrices to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education & Experience

• Associates degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 7+ years relevant industry experience or
• Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 5+ years relevant industry experience or
• Masters degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 3+ years relevant industry experience,    
• Appropriate laboratory training
• Lab operations experience including support of a team’s facility, EH&S, equipment, and stocking needs.
• Experience in a chemistry lab setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with an attention to detail. Ability to express one’s self clearly and concisely within team.
• Documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; timely and effectively communicates issues to upper and direct management. Can think strategically during critical activities.
• Strong team member with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, as well as project teams.
• Independent and self-motivated individual. Works well in a cross functional team environment.
• Ability to develop self, as well as manage critical operational issues as they arise. Is able to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills: Able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems and resolve routine issues using appropriate information.
• Project Management: Able to initiate, manage, plan, execute, control, and close concurrent projects within given timelines.
• Requires in-depth interactions with scientists from various departments and external vendors.
• Familiarity with the administration of environmental chamber response systems, chemical tracking system, and sample management and inventory system preferred.

This position is currently classified as “ hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time