Associate Director, Automation Lead (lab Of The Future) - Takeda Shonan (tsho)

Takeda

Kanagawa, Japan
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: twice a year bo...
Lab of the future automation strategy
Fully automated miniaturized assay workflows
Robotic automation platforms expertise
The Associate Director, Automation Lead will provide strategic and technical leadership to build and scale Lab of the Future capabilities at Takeda Shonan

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director, Automation Lead will provide strategic and technical leadership to build and scale Lab of the Future capabilities at Takeda Shonan.
  • This role involves driving a multi-year automation roadmap, delivering fully automated and miniaturized assay workflows, and evolving the digital ecosystem including robotics integration and LIMS connectivity.
  • Takeda offers comprehensive benefits including social insurance, retirement plans, employee stock ownership, flexible work styles, and generous paid leave.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director, Automation Lead will provide strategic and technical leadership to build and scale Lab of the Future capabilities at Takeda Shonan.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Twice a year bonus payment; Benefits: Commutation, Housing, Overtime allowances; Social Insurance; Retirement and Corporate Pension; Employee Stock Ownership Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lab of the Future automation strategy
  • fully automated miniaturized assay workflows
  • robotic automation platforms expertise
  • LIMS and ELN integration
  • cross-functional matrix leadership
  • automation KPIs and continuous improvement

Nice-to-have

  • stakeholder alignment and influence
  • change agent for new operating models
  • vendor management and capability building
  • automated data analysis pipelines
  • scientific leadership in assay design

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) or equivalent experience
  • Significant leadership experience in lab automation
  • Expertise in assay development for automated systems
  • Experience with robotic automation platforms
  • Experience with LIMS/ELN integration
  • Outstanding communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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