Scientific Team Lead

2 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd Full time
Job Description

As a key member of the Inflammation division of the GI/Inflammation Drug Discovery Unit (DDU), we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Scientific Team Lead to join our team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement scientific strategies to drive project team progression and development of technical capabilities.
  • Lead the evaluation and integration of external programs and academic collaborations into the pipeline, in line with established strategic focus areas.
  • Contribute to multiple preclinical or clinical projects, acting as senior scientific consultant and/or project team leader.
Accountabilities
  • Provide scientific contributions that have significant impact on portfolio progress or development of technical capabilities, based on benchmarking to industry best-in-class.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of scientific strategy, through tangible deliverables; challenge dogmas and internal 'blind spots'; actively pressure-test ideas cross-functionally and via external network.
  • Responsible for the validation, nomination, and progression of drug discovery pipeline programs through direct project champion roles and management of junior staff.
  • Responsible for the evaluation, establishment, and integration of external programs from academic or BD collaborations into GI/Inflammation pipeline in line with established strategic focus areas.
  • Matrix with other parts of the Takeda organization, including chemistry, DMPK, safety, translational, and clinical development, to advance pipeline programs.
Requirements
  • PhD degree in a scientific discipline with 7+ years' experience, or MS with 13+ years' experience, or BS with 15+ years' experience.
  • Strong scientific expertise in autoimmune diseases, immune-mediated GI diseases, or dermatological diseases.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $149,234.30, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and company match.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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