Director, Global Compound Management (GCM)

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company • Cambridge, MA

300d • $169,400 - $266,200

About The Position

Organizational leader with responsibilities and strategic influence across multiple functions and/or external collaborations. Responsible for managing and overseeing compound management scientists and operations at Takeda research sites in Boston, Shonan Japan and drives strategic planning for Compound Management growth, operational excellence and best-practices and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and organizational laws and regulations. In collaboration with key stakeholders, drives effective strategic planning for chemical library expansion optimization, management and improvements in compound management related software solutions. Directs the planning, design, sourcing, development, implementation, and maintenance of high-throughput laboratory workflows, automation systems and technical infrastructure including robotic equipment, instruments, software, and databases. Directs the functional operations supporting small molecule and biologics sample management and high-throughput deployment of assay-ready plates for high- and medium-throughput screening. Leverage GCM's experience in research lab automation, operations and processing across all of Takeda Research. Advances GCM department to proactively identify and meet the evolving needs of global Takeda Research, such as the broadening scope of diverse large molecule sample management, as well as other opportunities.

Requirements

• PhD degree in a scientific discipline with 12+ years experience, or MS with 16+ years experience, or BS with 18+ years experience.
• 7 years of Industry experience required.
• 7 years of managerial experience required.
• Good communication skill to establish good relationship with global members.

Responsibilities

• Ensures continuous operation and maintenance of high-throughput laboratory workflows, automation systems and technical infrastructure.
• Manages all aspects of small molecule compound management including additions to library, archiving and deployment of sample plates supporting screening assays internally/externally.
• Develops and implements long term maintenance and replacement strategies for department capital systems, driven by performance monitoring, capacity utilization, leveraging awareness of new technologies.
• Develops and ensures long-term alliances between GCM and Global IT department to leverage Systems Engineering's experience in research lab automation, workflows, operations, integration, and processing across all of Takeda Research.
• Optimizes outsourcing model building robust global logistical frameworks for physical sample shipment including import and export.
• Works to identify and act on opportunities to advance GCM to meet the evolving needs of global Takeda Research.
• Accountable for the development of organizational culture and capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.
• Well-being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree