Head of Laboratory Equipment Asset Management

$149,100 - $234,300/Yr

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Boston, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Head of Laboratory Equipment Asset Management at Takeda Pharmaceutical is responsible for leading the operational management of laboratory equipment assets, ensuring effective asset management processes and systems. This role focuses on delivering savings through optimized lab operations, establishing a new asset management function, and enhancing data visibility and cost efficiency across laboratory teams. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including external vendors and internal teams, to implement new lifecycle management processes and drive improvements in laboratory equipment management.

Responsibilities

• 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 using 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in science, technology, or 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Volunteer time off
• Life insurance