Associate Director, Cellular Automation

Takeda

Boston, MA, US
Base: $154,400.00 - $242,550.00; bonus/equity: sho...
Ph.d. in cell biology or related field
6+ years industry experience required
Expertise in automated cell culture systems
The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in Takeda's Lab of the Future initiative by building scalable automated infrastructure for robust cell lines

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in Takeda's Lab of the Future initiative by building scalable automated infrastructure for robust cell lines.
  • This position requires deep expertise in designing end-to-end automated cell culture platforms to support high-throughput screening in 384- and 1,536-well formats.
  • Employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in Takeda's Lab of the Future initiative by building scalable automated infrastructure for robust cell lines.

Salary

Base: $154,400.00 - $242,550.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term and/or long-term incentives available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Cell Biology or related field
  • 6+ years industry experience required
  • Expertise in automated cell culture systems
  • Experience with 384 and 1536-well formats
  • Knowledge of liquid handlers like Echo Hamilton
  • Integration of LIMS/ELN and data pipelines
  • AI/ML-driven analytics in DMTA workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Mentoring junior scientific staff
  • Strong communication in cross-functional forums
  • Familiarity with diverse assay modalities
  • Proven track record in high-throughput screening

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Oncology, or Chemical Biology
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant pharmaceutical R&D experience
  • Deep expertise in primary, iPSC-derived, and engineered cell systems
  • Hands-on experience with robotic platforms and liquid handlers
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI/ML into discovery workflows

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