Research Senior Associate

1 month ago

Boston MA United States Takeda Pharmaceutical Full time

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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 Research Senior Associate where you will support Takeda's pipeline and advance novel therapeutics into clinical development in Takeda's three therapeutic areas of interest: Oncology (immuno-oncology, cell therapies), Gastroenterology, and Neuroscience. The Role of the In vitro pharmacology group within GB is to evaluate the biological activity of the potential therapeutical candidates generated in global biologics and select the best candidates for further preclinical and clinical development.

In the vitro pharmacology group as a highly skilled and experienced SRA you will also take part in the functional evaluation of our candidates, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies, to select the best candidates for therapeutic development. As part of the Global Biologics, you will report to the Scientific Associate Director, Immunotherapy/ Immuno-Oncology, In Vitro Pharmacology.

How you will contribute:
  • Independently conducts complex experiments within a project scope, exercising judgement to evaluate a variety of technical factors, and obtain optimum solutions; contribute to experimental design and validation
  • Independently provides work group with technical guidance and problem resolution related to methods, procedures and processes
  • Utilizes assigned literature to increase knowledge base and implement improvements
  • Organize time and plan specifics of project related work with oversight from manager or project representative
  • Prepares and presents technical information and project progress at department meeting and occasionally to broader audiences
  • Troubleshoots complex problems in creative and effective ways and actively participates in innovation and/or optimization of established processes to ensure delivery on project goals

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • MS in a scientific discipline (or equivalent) with 1+ years relevant experience, or BS with 3+ years relevant experience
  • Previous laboratory-based research experience in cell biology, oncology, immunology, biotechnology, and/or cancer biology
  • Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge in the design, development and implementation of in vitro and cell-based assays
  • HTP cell based functional assay and automation experience is preferred
  • Experience with flow cytometry and live cell imaging is preferred
  • Skilled in analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
  • Self-motivated, curious, independent and eager to learn
  • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of currently assigned research methods; understand why a series of experiments are selected
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of science/technology outside specific discipline

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.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

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.

U.S. based e mployee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and/ or l ong- t erm incentive s . U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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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