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Associate Director, Automation Lead (Lab of the Future) - Takeda Shonan (TSHO)

Takeda
Full time Japan, Kanagawa Other Management Occupations
Posted:
June 09, 2026
Location:
Japan, Kanagawa, Japan

Job Description

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Role Summary

The Associate Director, Automation Lead will provide strategic and technical leadership to build and scale “Lab of the Future” capabilities at TSHO. This role is accountable for establishing the automation vision and roadmap, delivering fully automated and miniaturized (1536) assay workflows, and evolving the enabling digital ecosystem (robotics integration, scheduling, automated analytics, and LIMS connectivity). As a senior change agent in a matrixed organization, the Associate Director will align stakeholders, drive new ways of working, and ensure sustainable adoption and impact.

Key Responsibilities and Skills Required

1) Strategic Leadership & Change Agent

  • Own and drive the Lab of the Future automation strategy for TSHO, translating scientific priorities into a multi-year roadmap (platform choices, capability build, resourcing approach, and value cases).
  • Act as a senior change ag...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full time
    Location: Japan, Japan
    Posted: June 09, 2026
    Deadline: July 19, 2026