Associate Director – Technology & Business Excellence Lead
Takeda · Lexington, MA
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $154k–$243k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level continuous improvement role at Takeda (pharma & life sciences) in Lexington, MA. Develop, execute and manage value capture matrices (productivity, speed, sustainability, quality, operational excellence), standards, and governance related to implementation of technology.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Robotics, Automation
- Base pay
- $154k–$243k
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About the role
About the role
The Associate Director - Technology & Business Excellence Lead is responsible for providing technology and business leadership to subject matter experts in high-throughput analytics, process analytical technology (PAT), lab automation, robotics and digital transformation initiatives within the organization. You will serve as a matrix leader to identify, prioritize, and implement high-value technology targets to improve business KPIs in close collaboration with process development, analytical development, quality, compliance, digital, and external stakeholders. You also will define, own and execute KPI-centric roadmap with continuous improvement and value capture throughout the life cycle.
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EEO Statement
Locations
Lexington, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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Job Description
How you will contribute
- •Lead the identification, prioritization, and implementation of high-throughput analytics, PAT, lab automation, and digital transformation capabilities to improve.
- •The productivity of the organization. Speed-to-Clinic/Speed-to-Market timelines across small molecules and biologic programs using phase-appropriate approaches.
- •Develop, execute and manage value capture matrices (productivity, speed, sustainability, quality, operational excellence), standards, and governance related to implementation of technology.
- •Employ appropriate change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption of technologies in close partnership with end-users and subject matter experts.
- •Support vendor selection and vendor management for technology platforms and help drive cross-site standardization.
- •Lead cross-functional workstreams, resolve dependencies, and represent Analytical Development organization in governance and collaboration forums.
- •Leverage appropriate risk management approaches in implementing technologies to mitigate and minimize risks and maximize value capture for our stakeholders.
What you bring to Takeda
- •Typically 8 to 12 or more years of relevant industry or laboratory experience in analytical development, process development, or manufacturing functions (Clinical/Commercial) for biologics or small molecular programs with demonstrated delivery of new technologies such as PAT, high-throughput methods, lab automation and digital capabilities.
- •Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field such as Chemical Engineering, Business Analytics, or Pharmaceutical Sciences; bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate accepted, with level and scope calibrated to degree and experience.
- •Post-graduate education in Business Analytics or Business Administration (such as MBA) would be highly desirable.
- •Proven experience in implementing and scaling technology solutions such as PAT, Lab Automation and/or Digital Transformation capabilities in GMP and QC facilities (Clinical and/or Commercial manufacturing for biologics or small molecules) is a must. Demonstrated technical expertise in developing PAT, Lab Automation and Robotic capabilities is a must.
- •Proven experience in leading cross functional technology implementation initiatives, defining value-driven roadmaps with appropriate change and risk management strategies.
- •Strong ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders, translating scientific needs into scalable business solutions.
- •Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in business analytics/matrices such as ROI and NPV assessment.
- •Experience operating in regulated environments with automation, process analytical technology, and inspection readiness expectations.
- •Demonstrated people and matrix leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, prioritization across multiple projects.
- •Fluent in English, fluent in Japanese is a plus.
For Location
Lexington, MA