Lab Asset Operations Leader

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Lab Operations to oversee laboratory asset maintenance and service coverage across US R&D sites.

You will manage an on-site vendor, coordinate calibrations, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure equipment availability for critical research. In this role you will drive cost savings, monitor budgets, and collaborate with scientific, Finance, and Procurement teams to optimize service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong operational management and vendor oversight experience.
• Ability to translate data into actionable service improvements.
• Experience negotiating service contracts and driving cost savings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in regulated lab environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab asset services and vendor performance.
• Develop and implement maintenance coverage plans balancing reliability and cost.
• Manage budgets, forecast spend, and deliver measurable savings.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and scientific teams to optimize service contracts.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve service quality and uptime.

Skills

Operational management

Vendor oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Cost savings

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science

Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science

PhD in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Lab Operations to oversee laboratory asset maintenance and service coverage across US R&D sites.

You will manage an on-site vendor, coordinate calibrations, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure equipment availability for critical research. In this role you will drive cost savings, monitor budgets, and collaborate with scientific, Finance, and Procurement teams to optimize service delivery.