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Takeda Pharmaceutical

Research Scientist, Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery

Takeda Pharmaceutical, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02203


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Job DescriptionAt 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 Research Scientist to join our biology and cross-functional discovery teams and create novel drug candidates. Your role:provides technical leadership for research project implementation and coordination,begins at the conception of new projects and helps advance to candidate selection,generates exciting and rigorous data that drive confident decisions,contributes critical thinking, technical expertise, and scientific insight to teamwork, andmaintains our Takeda culture that promotes creativity, open communication, cooperation, and urgency while delivering the highest quality of science for drug discovery.Accountabilities:Identify, plan, and execute well-defined scientific projectsInitiate investigation of new experimental approaches to specific problems using scientific theory and technical literatureUse defined practices and theoretical knowledge to perform analyses, interpret results, and determine appropriate actionsUtilize relevant information, technology, and resources to proactively contribute to solving complex problems and achieving objectives as a teamPrepare and present comprehensive project and technical reports to a range of internal and external audiencesEducation & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):PhD degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent), or MS with 6+ years relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years relevant experienceAccomplishments in inflammation and/or immunology research demonstrating creativity, conceptual learning, and aptitude for laboratory workThorough understanding of animal models of disease gained from first-hand experience in designing and executing complex efficacy, pharmacology, and mechanism of action studies in rodentsRepertoire of blood and tissue-based assays to analyze RNA expression, protein levels, cellular phenotypes, and/or histologyAbility and desire to solve scientific problems independently, effectively, and creativelyWell-developed skill at defining a question, observation, data analysis, and interpretation so that results from well-controlled experiments lead to project decisionsDemonstrated teamwork ability to be highly collaborative, focused, and work with pace and energyEffective organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skillsThis position is currently classified as onsite in Cambridge, MA.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:$108,500.00 - $170,500.00The estimated salary range reflects

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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

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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

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120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO StatementTakeda 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.

LocationsBoston, MA

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