Head of Lab Operations

Takeda is seeking an Executive Director, Head of Lab Operations to lead and scale global laboratory operations across Takeda's R&D organization.

Requirements

• Lead and oversee global R&D laboratory operations, defining standardized processes, roles, and governance while enabling best practice sharing across regions and appropriate local adaptation.
• Develop and execute enterprise laboratory operations strategies to centrally scale and optimize services across R&D, increasing productivity and reducing administrative burden on scientific teams.
• Ensure end-to-end operational support for R&D laboratories, including equipment, space, utilities, purchasing, maintenance, calibration, and materials flow, enabling scientific teams to focus on technical execution.
• Drive R&D laboratory space and capacity strategy, including long term planning and readiness for the One Cambridge Campus, lab footprint scaling, asset utilization, storage, and materials flow optimization.
• Coordinate global laboratory operations services and partnerships, serving as a primary interface for vendors and lab users; oversee CAPEX and OPEX, performance metrics, and continuous improvement, including innovation in automation, robotics, AI/data integration, and asset sharing.
• Serve as the central R&D point of accountability for lab operations, including safety/EHS, procurement, and compliance, with clear escalation and issue resolution mechanisms to protect program timelines and support R&D simplicity goals.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan and company match
• short-term and/or long-term incentives
• medical, dental, vision insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• tuition reimbursement program
• paid volunteer time off
• company holidays
• well-being benefits