Cell Therapy Director

6 days ago


Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd Full time
About the Role

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients worldwide.

As a Director of Cell Therapy in our In Vitro Pharmacology team, you will lead a team responsible for designing and implementing in vitro pharmacological assays using state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies.

You will contribute to the strategic direction of our Cell Therapy research programs, provide strategic leadership, functional leadership, program leadership, candidate screening and profiling, mechanism of action studies, and cross-functional collaboration.

We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, where our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Cell Therapy in vitro pharmacology team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Functional Leadership: Lead the design, development, optimization, and execution of high-quality in vitro pharmacology assays to evaluate the activity, mechanism of action, and efficacy of Cell Therapy products.
  • Program Leadership: Lead the Cell Therapy discovery programs with cross-functional teams, driving the programs from lead ID to preclinical development.
  • Candidates Screening and Profiling: Oversee the screening and profiling of Cell Therapy candidates in relevant in vitro models including immune cell-based assays, co-culture systems, and 3D organoid models.
  • Mechanism of Action Studies: Investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the activity of Cell Therapy candidates using in vitro pharmacology approaches.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary discovery teams in a matrix format, including biologics engineering, biologics production, analytics, translational scientists, and preclinical development teams to advance discovery programs.
Requirements
  • PhD degree in immunology, cancer biology, or a related field with 10+ years experience , or MS with 16+ years experience, or BS with 18+ years experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Cell Therapy research, with a focus on immune cell biology, and tumor-immune interactions.
  • Minimum of 7 years of management experience.
  • Expertise in drug discovery and development processes, including hit identification, lead optimization, candidate selection, and preclinical development.
  • Proven track record of leading successful in vitro pharmacology efforts in the field of Cell Therapy, including assay development and validation, candidate screening, and mechanism of action studies.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 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.

The estimated salary range for this position is $169,400.00 - $266,200.00 per year, depending on qualifications and location.

Takeda is proud to be a Global Top Employer and offers a stimulating career environment with opportunities for growth and development.



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