Medical Research Fellow

3 hours ago


Boston, United States Takeda Pharmaceutical Full time
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Job Description

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 three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

About the Role:

The Gastrointestinal and Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery Unit at Takeda is building a new team of experienced, innovative, and collaborative researchers to deliver an industry-leading portfolio of drugs for various gastrointestinal, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases with high unmet medical needs. We seek a skilled Research Senior Associate to join our biology and cross-functional discovery teams and create novel drug candidates.

  • Apply scientific and technical expertise in immunology and/or cell biology to drive drug discovery programs within our team, in matrixed collaboration with other Takeda scientists, and external partners.
  • Drive an inclusive, open, and effective culture in a fast growing drug discovery group.
    • Independently conducts complex experiments within a project scope, exercising judgement to evaluate a variety of technical factors, and obtain optimum solutions
    • Independently provides work group with technical guidance and problem resolution related to assay development
    • 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 at department meetings
    • Troubleshoots non-routine methods, instrumentation, or software issues and recommends systems, processes, or changes within project scope to meet objectives.

    Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):

    • MS in a scientific discipline with 1+ years' experience, or BS with 3+ years' experience
    • Expertise in at least one of the following assay methods: ELISA, MSD/Luminex, Western blot, qPCR, flow cytometry, ChIP
    • Experience with cell culture, including isolation, culture, and analysis of primary immune cell subsets
    • Direct experience with the principles, models, and pathways of autoimmunity, inflammation, and/or fibrosis
    • Experience developing and/or evaluating small molecule, biologic and/or nucleic acid therapeutics
    • Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.


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