The Takara Bio Group possesses broad expertise in molecular biology tools business and is a worldwide supplier that has been developing and marketing various kinds of molecular biology tools, including enzymes and kits for PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and NGS (next generation sequencing), since 1979. Recently, the Takara Bio Group added IVD (in vitro diagnostic) kits using PCR technology to its portfolio.

To grow the molecular biology tool business further in the European market, Takara Bio Europe AB/Swedish Filial will expand its operations into molecular biology tools and is now looking for a Molecular Biology Tool Manager to join our new Molecular Biology Tool team. You will be working with various tasks including manufacturing and supply chain management related to custom and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) products, including IVD kits based on molecular biology techniques. This position reports to the Director of Product & Service Development.

Direct transactions with Affiliate production sites

• Develop the transactions process directly with Affiliate production sites for custom and OEM products related to molecular biology tools by taking over the existing transaction process from Takara Bio Inc (TBI).
• Prepare SOPs required for the transaction process directly with Affiliate production sites for custom and OEM products related to molecular biology tools.
• Act as a supply chain manager for the transaction process for custom and OEM products related to molecular biology tools directly with Affiliate production sites.

Molecular biology tools production

• Plan and set up new facilities required for manufacturing of molecular biology tools.
• Prepare QC and manufacturing SOPs required for the transaction process directly with Affiliate production sites for custom and OEM products related to molecular biology tools.
• Act as a laboratory manager for the facilities required for manufacturing of molecular biology tools.
• Plan and execute molecular biology tools production work according to incoming job orders.

For both the direct transactions and the molecular biology tools production

• Work in close collaboration with Business Development in France and QC/QA team in Sweden.
• Maintain cost efficient operations (order/production size, sources used).
• Be responsible for new implementations as well as training of staff.
• Be responsible for reporting deviations and change controls.

General tasks and responsibilities:

• Scheduled work performed during weekends may be a requirement from time to time.
• Extended working hours will occur.
• Accurate documentation and data compilation.
• Comply with quality standards, such as ISO9001 and ISO13485.
• Additional duties as assigned.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than Jan 25th, 2023.
Please note that we will have an ongoing review of candidates.