Senior Scientist

20 hours ago


Lexington, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Pharmaceutical Full time
About the Role

Takeda Pharmaceutical is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our Analytical Development Biologics team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading efforts in the development of scientific methods, implementing evolving scientific technology, and influencing strategic planning within AD and across Pharmaceutical Sciences.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver on program strategy and initiatives, demonstrating expertise in multiple areas of analytical technologies, biologics CMC development, and other Pharmaceutical Science functional roles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and execute early phase biologics development by applying knowledge of research to development workflows.
  • Recognized as an SME within function, mentoring and training junior employees across multiple technologies involved in biologics development.
  • Independently design and execute experimental plans and define more complex or novel resolutions to technical challenges within the program and broader department.
  • Responsible for sole technical leadership and strategic planning within own program(s) and wider AD through mentorship or influencing of others to meet cross-functional program goals.
  • Represent AD within PS teams, demonstrating ability to understand and communicate impact of technical risks on CMC program timelines.
  • Review and interpret complex data, communicating clearly to AD functional leadership and cross-functional leadership as appropriate.
  • Proactively build relationships with key vendors and partners both internally and externally.
  • Help with operational improvement of AD, supporting and influencing ongoing initiatives.
  • Prepare documentation for regulatory filings, author technical reports, and may author publications.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 11+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, Ph.D. with 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Competent in multiple analytical techniques with SME knowledge in multiple specific analytical techniques relevant to analytical function.
  • Able to communicate complex data clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership, able to influence cross-functional teams and ways of working.
  • Good scientific writing skills, able to work highly independently.
  • Knowledge of analytical related guidance/practice in biologics development.
About Takeda

Takeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers employees to grow through life-changing work. We are a certified Global Top Employer, offering stimulating careers, encouraging innovation, and striving for excellence in everything we do.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. 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.


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