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Job Description

About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Senior Scientist, High Throughput Robotics and Automation where you will drive the development and implementation of end-to-end scale-down cell and viral vector manufacturing protocols, as well as in-vitro assays. A key accountability of this role will be the management of cross-functional CMC and Research collaborations to ensure optimal utilization of HTS-based endpoints to expedite both pipeline- and platform-endpoints.

How you will contribute:

• You will be the SME in the design, implementation, qualification, and continuous improvements of the automated, HTS-based processes for both cell- and viral vector-endpoints.

• Work closely with senior team leaders and cross-functional teams and provides scientific and technical recommendations.

• Support IND enabling studies and filing related document preparation.

• Serves as a technical resource for junior staff and leverages expertise in laboratory technology as a functional resource/trainer.

• Draft technical documents, such as SOPs and study reports.

• Preparation and presentation comprehensive technical or project reports and formal presentations to both internal and external audiences.

• Ensure optimal alignment and coordination with cross-functional matrixed teams.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• PhD degree in a scientific discipline with 3+ years experience or MS with 9+ years experience, or BS with 11+ years experience in molecular biology, immunology, bioengineering, or related scientific disciplines with relevant experience.

• You will be a highly qualified high throughput systems (HTS) automation expert with a strong background in HTS-based process and analytical automation for both cell and viral vector products.

• Around 5 years of industry experience with hands-on experience in lab automation, particularly high throughput robotics (HTS) for cell-based processes and assays, is required.

• Experience with end-to-end experiment automation, data integration and automated reporting is preferred.

• Previous experience in Cell Therapy or related field is preferred.

• Proven experience in working in a matrixed teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team are required.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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