When global pharmaceutical leader Takeda consolidated its research and operations into a new, modern facility, the company turned to STV to provide comprehensive project oversight and relocation management. The transition involved moving staff, critical office assets, and highly sensitive laboratory equipment from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to a new 65,000‑square‑foot laboratory environment in Lexington.
What challenges did STV address?
Takeda needed a tightly coordinated relocation strategy that would minimize disruption to research workflows and ensure the secure transfer of chemicals, samples and specialized lab equipment. The project required extensive planning across multiple vendors, precise inventory management, and a phased move schedule to maintain continuity for Takeda’s scientific teams.
What solutions did STV deliver?
STV coordinated with more than 60 vendors and worked alongside Takeda staff to inventory nearly 3,000 items over a four‑month planning period. The relocation was executed in 16 carefully sequenced phases across five months, requiring more than 3,200 mover hours to transition personnel, office assets, laboratory instruments, cold chemicals and research samples into the new facility. STV’s oversight ensured secure handling, regulatory compliance, and efficient setup in the new laboratory environment.
How does this project benefit Takeda?
The phased, highly organized relocation allowed Takeda to streamline operations, consolidate research activities, and quickly and efficiently begin using its new laboratory spaces. STV’s management minimized downtime, safeguarded sensitive materials, and supported a seamless transition, enabling Takeda’s teams to resume work with minimal interruption.
Key Stats and Accolades
- 16‑phase relocation over five months
- 3,000 inventoried items across 60+ vendors
- 3,200 mover hours
- Transition into 65,000 sf of new laboratory space
