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Job Description

_Objective / Purpose:_

The Senior System Owner for Benchling Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) to join our Research Data, Digital and Technology team. In this role, you will serve as Takeda’s internal expert on Benchling, leading the configuration, implementation, and support of Benchling ELN across our global research sites. You will partner closely with scientists, DD&T, and other business stakeholders to translate scientific workflows into efficient digital solutions, driving adoption and ensuring long-term system success.

_Accountabilities:_

+ Serve as Takeda’s internal subject matter expert for Benchling ELN.

+ Lead and support the global rollout of Benchling ELN across multiple R&D functions.

+ Configure Benchling to support diverse scientific workflows, ensuring alignment with business and compliance requirements.

+ Engage with users to understand laboratory processes, gather requirements, and deliver optimized solutions in Benchling.

+ Partner with IT and vendor teams to ensure successful implementation, integration, and validation of the platform.

+ Provide ongoing user support, training, and adoption strategies, acting as the primary liaison between scientists and system teams.

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop governance processes, manage enhancements, and prioritize new feature requests.

+ Manage relationships with Benchling and 3rd-party implementation partners, ensuring effective vendor engagement, delivery quality, and alignment with Takeda’s needs.

+ Stay up to date with Benchling product roadmap and proactively recommend improvements to maximize system value.

_Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):_

+ MS with ~6+ years of industry related experience or BS with ~8+ years of industry related experience.

+ BS/MS in a biological science (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related discipline).

+ Hands-on experience configuring and implementing Benchling, preferably with experience in global system rollouts in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.

+ Strong understanding of scientific workflows in drug discovery R&D organizations.

+ Demonstrated ability to translate scientific requirements into digital configurations and workflows.

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across scientific and technical teams.

+ Experience with global system rollouts in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.

+ Familiarity with related digital lab systems (e.g., LIMS, data visualization, or analytics platforms).

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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