Takeda Pharmaceutical
Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Research
Takeda Pharmaceutical, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02203
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Job DescriptionJob 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 in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.Objective / Purpose:The Gastrointestinal and Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery Unit at Takeda is building a team of experienced, innovative, and collaborative researchers to deliver an industry-leading portfolio of drugs for various inflammatory diseases with high unmet medical needs.We are seeking a Director of IBD Research to join our biology and cross-functional discovery teams and create novel drug candidates. The Director of IBD Disease Research will:Be responsible for driving internal and external partnered research from new target identification, and technology platform development through early clinical proof-of-concept, to create therapeutic opportunities for patients with GI Inflammatory diseases.Recruit, retain, and develop a world class, highly innovative Inflammation research group.Be a strong scientific thinker with significant experience leading discovery and development of therapies for GI diseases.Lead the identification of novel innovative inflammation drug discovery and developmental science through the preclinical pipeline in support of candidate selection, as a key part of this role.Be accountable for defining and alignment on the preclinical and early clinical inflammation disease research elements for one or more drug discovery projects in partnership with other research leaders.Interface with the business development group and review innovative external opportunities.Help maintain the Takeda culture that promotes creativity, open communication, collaboration, collegiality, and a high sense of urgency. Maintain the highest quality of scientific foundations of the companys drug discovery process.Accountabilities:
In collaboration with internal and external partners, lead research programs focused on the development of novel drug candidates for the treatment of IBD and other GI inflammatory diseases.Have extensive experience developing and/or evaluating novel small molecule, biologic or nucleic acid therapeutics.Support, evaluate and/or identify business development opportunities to enhance project and/or pipeline progression.Be a highly collaborative and energetic scientist with superior communication skills, who can balance multiple, collaborative projects and act as senior scientific consultant to and leader of early-stage matrixed project teams.Prioritizes helping others to enhance their skills and perform at a higher level.Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functionsEducation & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
PhD degree in Immunology or a closely related discipline with 10+ years experience6 years desired minimum years industry experience2 years minimum years management experienceDesired technical skills
Highly knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects drug discovery and development for Inflammatory or Autoimmune diseases through to proof of concept, including contributing to regulatory documentation.Experienced with validation of drug targets and the exploratory drug development process with a proven track record of developing and leading innovative therapeutic programs in the biopharmaceutical industry.Extensive experience developing and/or evaluating novel small molecule, biologic or nucleic acid therapeutics.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Desired behavioral competencies
Forward thinking with the ability to recommend, influence and implement organizational change and continuous innovation.Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions.Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions.Ability to take risks implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market.Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company.
The position
will
be
based in
Cambridge, MA
.
This position is currently classified as hybrid by Takedas Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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.
For Location:Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:$169,400.00 - $266,200.00The 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.
?
The actual base salary offered will be
in accordance with
state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based
e
mployee
s
may be eligible for
s
hort
-
t
erm and/
or
l
ong-
t
erm
incentive
s
.
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 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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the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with
Takedas
Privacy Notice
and
Terms of Use .
I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application
is
true to the best of my knowledge.
Job DescriptionJob 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 in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.Objective / Purpose:The Gastrointestinal and Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery Unit at Takeda is building a team of experienced, innovative, and collaborative researchers to deliver an industry-leading portfolio of drugs for various inflammatory diseases with high unmet medical needs.We are seeking a Director of IBD Research to join our biology and cross-functional discovery teams and create novel drug candidates. The Director of IBD Disease Research will:Be responsible for driving internal and external partnered research from new target identification, and technology platform development through early clinical proof-of-concept, to create therapeutic opportunities for patients with GI Inflammatory diseases.Recruit, retain, and develop a world class, highly innovative Inflammation research group.Be a strong scientific thinker with significant experience leading discovery and development of therapies for GI diseases.Lead the identification of novel innovative inflammation drug discovery and developmental science through the preclinical pipeline in support of candidate selection, as a key part of this role.Be accountable for defining and alignment on the preclinical and early clinical inflammation disease research elements for one or more drug discovery projects in partnership with other research leaders.Interface with the business development group and review innovative external opportunities.Help maintain the Takeda culture that promotes creativity, open communication, collaboration, collegiality, and a high sense of urgency. Maintain the highest quality of scientific foundations of the companys drug discovery process.Accountabilities:
In collaboration with internal and external partners, lead research programs focused on the development of novel drug candidates for the treatment of IBD and other GI inflammatory diseases.Have extensive experience developing and/or evaluating novel small molecule, biologic or nucleic acid therapeutics.Support, evaluate and/or identify business development opportunities to enhance project and/or pipeline progression.Be a highly collaborative and energetic scientist with superior communication skills, who can balance multiple, collaborative projects and act as senior scientific consultant to and leader of early-stage matrixed project teams.Prioritizes helping others to enhance their skills and perform at a higher level.Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functionsEducation & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
PhD degree in Immunology or a closely related discipline with 10+ years experience6 years desired minimum years industry experience2 years minimum years management experienceDesired technical skills
Highly knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects drug discovery and development for Inflammatory or Autoimmune diseases through to proof of concept, including contributing to regulatory documentation.Experienced with validation of drug targets and the exploratory drug development process with a proven track record of developing and leading innovative therapeutic programs in the biopharmaceutical industry.Extensive experience developing and/or evaluating novel small molecule, biologic or nucleic acid therapeutics.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Desired behavioral competencies
Forward thinking with the ability to recommend, influence and implement organizational change and continuous innovation.Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions.Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions.Ability to take risks implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market.Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company.
The position
will
be
based in
Cambridge, MA
.
This position is currently classified as hybrid by Takedas Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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.
For Location:Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:$169,400.00 - $266,200.00The 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.
?
The actual base salary offered will be
in accordance with
state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based
e
mployee
s
may be eligible for
s
hort
-
t
erm and/
or
l
ong-
t
erm
incentive
s
.
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 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
Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Jobcase to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employers data processor SonicJobs.See Takeda Pharmaceutical Terms of Use at https://www.takeda.com/terms-of-use/ and Privacy Policy at https://www.takeda.com/privacy-notice/ and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions