Associate Director, Analytical Cell Line Engineering & Bioassay Development

Takeda UK

Lexington, MA, US
Base: $154,400.00 - $242,550.00; bonus/equity: sho...
Stable mammalian cell line engineering
Vector design and transfection
Cell-based potency assay development
The role establishes and leads the Analytical Cell Line Engineering function with direct people leadership responsibility across the biologics portfolio

Job Summary

  • The role establishes and leads the Analytical Cell Line Engineering function with direct people leadership responsibility across the biologics portfolio.
  • Candidates must define technical strategies for vector design, stable integration, clone selection, and lifecycle management of analytical cell banks.
  • U.S. based employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and up to 80 hours of sick time.

Matching Summary

The role establishes and leads the Analytical Cell Line Engineering function with direct people leadership responsibility across the biologics portfolio.

Salary

Base: $154,400.00 - $242,550.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term and/or long-term incentives available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, sick time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Stable mammalian cell line engineering
  • Vector design and transfection
  • Cell-based potency assay development
  • Flow cytometry-based analysis
  • GxP compliance and data integrity
  • Analytical control strategy definition

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional stakeholder influence
  • Team mentorship and development
  • Regulatory submission support experience
  • Continuous improvement in workflows
  • Matrixed environment leadership

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in relevant life sciences discipline
  • At least 8 years industry experience in cell line engineering
  • Proven leadership managing scientific teams
  • Working knowledge of regulatory expectations for potency methods

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Not specified

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