Product Manager - Data Digital &Technology Laboratory Information Management System

$108,500 - $170,500/Yr

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Deerfield, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Deerfield, IL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Product Manager for the Data, Digital & Technology Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) at Takeda Pharmaceuticals is responsible for leading the implementation and optimization of the LIMS designed for managing blood plasma testing from donor collection centers across the US and EU. This strategic role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful global deployment, maintaining product vision and strategy, and managing stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the vision and strategy for the LIMS product, emphasizing successful implementation across US and EU labs.
• Develop and maintain a detailed product roadmap, prioritizing features and integration requirements to meet diverse needs internationally.
• Collaborate with the Delivery Lead to plan and execute LIMS implementation across US and EU laboratories, ensuring alignment with local and global requirements.
• Engage with laboratory staff, validation teams, and stakeholders to gather and document detailed requirements for LIMS functionality.
• Standardize workflows and processes across labs while accommodating regional compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to convert global and regional requirements into actionable user stories and features.
• Manage the deployment process in each lab, ensuring timely, compliant, and within-specification implementations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all LIMS-related product matters, managing stakeholder expectations and providing regular updates across the US and EU.
• Support quality assurance and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, ensuring the LIMS meets global and regional quality standards.
• Develop and deliver training programs tailored to each laboratory's needs, ensuring effective system adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of proven experience as a Product Manager or in a similar role.
• 10+ years of experience with LIMS in a laboratory or healthcare sector.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as Roche Cobas p512, Abbott Alinity, Roche Cobas 6800/8800, Sebia Capillarys is desirable.
• Strong preference for experience with StarLIMS and Data Innovations' Instrument Manager.
• Strong familiarity with CLIA, FDA, and EMA regulations is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing international projects, with a keen understanding of regional differences and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of laboratory operations and workflows, with experience in global implementation strategies is desirable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Ways of Working
• Tuition reimbursement