Associate Director, Lab Asset Management

Role: Associate Director of Lab Asset Management overseeing laboratory equipment maintenance and service operations at Takeda's U.S. R&D sites. Responsibilities: lead third-party vendor oversight for preventative maintenance, calibrations, repairs; develop and monitor performance metrics; optimize asset lifecycle, reduce downtime, and manage budgets for maintenance activities; collaborate with scientific, finance, procurement, and operational teams to improve service delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance; drive process improvements and change management across sites. Requirements: bachelor’s in life sciences, engineering, operations, or related field; extensive experience in laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, vendor management, ideally within regulated biotech/pharma environments; proficiency in service model strategies, performance analytics, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. Preferred: advanced degrees or certifications, experience in highly regulated settings, proven track record of cost savings and operational improvements. High-Value Details: focus on laboratory assets supporting R&D research, extensive vendor and service model management, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with scientific and operational teams. Location: Boston, MA, full-time, hybrid work setup, with some travel expected.