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Job Description
About the Role:
The Maintenance Technician II provides a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Galaxy filling process at Takeda's Round Lake, IL manufacturing site; maintains equipment in all areas of the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes at the Drug Delivery facility; ensures manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time; provides PM completion; constantly monitors during production to spot and solve issues before they affect production; provides a high level of to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; provides service on an emergency basis based on business needs, which will require working overtime, weekends and during plant shutdowns; familiarizes self with corporate specifications and plant SOP's governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP; adheres to all plant safety rules and direct others in the proper application of plant safety; drives innovation and continuous improvement, works independently and closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality groups to resolve issues.
You will work 6:00pm-6:30am on a 2-2-3 rotating shift.
How you will Contribute:
- Accomplishes objectives with a great deal of autonomy
- Learns and understands corporate specifications and plant SOP's governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP
- Monitors assigned manufacturing lines and communicates with manufacturing to reduce down time
- Provides a high level of to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Reviews current PMs, verifies parts are in stock and completes PMs
- Builds and rebuilds machine assemblies
- Communicates equipment issues and work status to supervisor, manufacturing, and management per the plant's Stop and Fix guidelines
- Initiates work orders using the JD Edwards (JDE) CMMS system
- Performs PM work and assigns work related to the Galaxy process when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency; ensures proper completion of related documentation
- Notes in JDE or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment; initiates work orders, and provides additional documentation required to resolve issues; reviews equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems
- Shares knowledge and trains less experienced technicians in the Galaxy process and all related equipment including safety, 6S, PM's associated with the facility
- Learns to handle robots in all normal production modes; troubleshoots and identifies problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur
- Advances knowledge and capabilities through additional training
- Solicit help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed
- Takes a role in safe work practices and leads by example
- Reports unsafe conditions and practices per site requirements
- Maintains 100% on time completion of all required training
What you bring to Takeda:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required, plus 2+ years of experience or Associates degree or higher and 1+ years of related work experience
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- Indoor working conditions and exposure to loud noises that requires hearing protection
- Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
- No make-up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special safety gear or gowning; will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body (Applies to roles in Filling Department only).
- May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
- Some Clean Room and/or cool/hot storage conditions. (Applies to roles in Filling Department only).
- May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin. (Applies only to product touch roles).
- May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
- Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
- Must be able to work non-traditional work hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Requires flexibility to work during off shift hours and/or conduct activities in support of different shifts as needed.
- Must be able to work overtime as required
- Must be able to carry up to 100lbs, lift up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs, with assistance of material handling equipment and/or two-person lifts.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8-12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.
- Must be able to walk within and between quality rooms and packaging rooms, as well as throughout the entire plant.
- May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-Onsite
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:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$18.85 - $29.62
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-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.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
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Job Description
Build a stable career. Support your family. Help save lives.
At Takeda’s Round Lake site, the work you do every day helps patients living with severe and chronic diseases. As a Maintenance Technician II, you’ll keep our Mix, Fill, and Finishing operations running smoothly in our Drug Delivery facility - keeping critical manufacturing lines running so lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies can reach families around the world.
This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in reliability, safety, and solving problems fast—especially when production depends on it.
The hours for this role is 6:00PM – 6:30AM working on a 2-2-3 rotating shift.
Why this role matters
When equipment runs the way it should, patients get the therapies they’re counting on. You’ll help ensure lines are maintained and production-ready, complete preventative maintenance on time, and stay engaged during runs to spot and resolve issues before they impact quality or output. Your troubleshooting skills repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems will directly support consistent, high-performing operations in a GMP environment.
In this role, you will:
- Keep production equipment reliable and ready to run: Maintain filling lines and related equipment, monitor performance during production, and partner with Manufacturing to reduce downtime.
- Perform preventive maintenance and documentation: Review/prepare PMs (including parts verification), execute PMs on time, complete required records, and use JDE CMMS to initiate/track work orders and downtime.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment performance: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic systems; rebuild assemblies; analyze trends to eliminate recurring issues; escalate to Leads/Engineering when needed.
- Work safely, compliantly, and develop others: Follow corporate specs/SOPs and GMP expectations, lead by example on safe work practices (Stop & Fix), report unsafe conditions, complete all required training on time, and train/mentor less experienced technicians.
What you bring to Takeda:
We’re looking for people who take pride in their work and want a long-term career home.
- High school diploma/GED with 2+ years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree (or higher) with 1+ year; technical certifications a plus (3+ years manufacturing systems experience preferred).
- Prior experience in an FDA-regulated/GMP environment preferred, with strong documentation practices and attention to detail.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read/interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings (PLC knowledge or willingness to learn).
- Proficient with MS Word/Excel and JDE (or similar CMMS)
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver safe, high-quality medicines, and we prioritize the health and safety of our employees. In this role, you may:
- Able to work flexible or non-traditional hours to support 24/7 operations, including some overtime, weekends, holidays, and off-shift coverage
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. (Removing all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment).
- Indoor working conditions and exposure to loud noises that require hearing protection.
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- Must be able to carry up to 100lbs, lift up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs, with assistance of material handling equipment and/or two-person lifts.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8-12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.
- May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
- Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
- May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
- May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin.
- May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
- Travel up to 5%
More About Us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-1
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:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$18.85 - $29.62
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-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.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted to the Employer by SonicJobs.
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Job Description
About the role
Round Lake is a large volume pharmaceutical manufacturing facility responsible for filling life‐saving plasma‐derived therapeutics. Site operations include aseptic filling, inspection, labeling, and packaging. This key leader is responsible for the oversight of the Manufacturing Operations Team. This team supports day‐to‐day operations, site projects, and continuous improvement initiatives, and owns deviation investigations. The incumbent must enforce company rules and regulations and promote Takeda values. This individual is expected to coach and mentor employees to drive performance and must be able to prepare and present technical reports and trends. The role embeds plant culture, including Quality and Safety culture, and decision‐making based on Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business.
How you will contribute
- Work with cross‐functional teams to ensure compliance gaps are appropriately addressed and GMP regulations are followed
- Ensure a safe work environment while continuously improving EHS within the department
- Ensure projects and improvements are implemented within stated goals and timelines
- Create and develop management tools and mechanisms for monitoring projects and key metrics
- Review and provide input on team deliverables for project completion
- Guide the Manufacturing Investigation Manager and team, providing technical support throughout all phases of investigations as needed
- Lead the team in defining program strategies, developing goals, assigning project tasks, and ensuring all goals are met
- Provide performance coaching and feedback to team members
- Drive continuous improvement and right‐first‐time execution; champion a continuous improvement culture and lead implementation of tools such as Leader Standard Work, 5S, DMAIC, and others
- Develop innovative solutions to complex manufacturing problems
- Support the professional development and growth of team members
- Drive performance by fostering a positive and equitable work environment that emphasizes respect, responsiveness, and results
- Represent the company during regulatory inspections and provide information to auditors that demonstrates compliance with cGMPs
- Perform other duties as assigned
What you bring to Takeda
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in science, engineering, or a related technical field, with 7+ years of related experience including 2+ years in a management role
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at all levels
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting and appropriately prioritize responsibilities for self and direct reports
- Advanced knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in complex manufacturing environments and the ability to mentor others; strong understanding of global cGMPs and applicable regulatory guidelines
- Ability to manage tasks with a high level of precision and advise others on maintaining attention to detail
- Strong team leadership skills with the ability to improve processes and coach team members
- Well‐developed problem‐solving, project management, organizational, and administrative skills
- Expertise in implementing continuous improvement strategies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC
- Ability to apply lean manufacturing principles in complex situations and coach others to improve efficiency
- Experience leading quality initiatives in challenging manufacturing environments and driving strategic improvements
- Effective communication skills across all organizational levels, with the ability to anticipate and address communication needs
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to guide others in improving documentation quality
- Experience conducting audits in complex environments and recommending improvements
- Ability to analyze and optimize manufacturing workflows and provide guidance on effective management practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Physical demands & working environment:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure product quality is not compromised. In this role, you:
- Perform a combination of sedentary work and active observation throughout the facility
- Work in controlled environments requiring special gowning and protective clothing for head, face, hands, feet, and body
- May not wear makeup, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails in manufacturing areas
- May work in cold and/or wet environments
- May work in clean room and cool or hot storage conditions
- Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation
- Must be able to work non‐traditional hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
- Must be able to work overtime as required
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Empowering our people to shine:
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.
#GMSGQ
#LI-FM1
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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:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryU.S. Base Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00The 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 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.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
YesBy clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 Description
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Senior Director, Clinical Data Standards based remotely reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Data Operations & Standards.At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
GOALS:
- In collaboration with the Clinical Data Strategy & Operations Leaders, and TAU Leaders, and other functional area leadership to develop, establishes and drives strategy of Takeda's global data standards, processes and technologies across the clinical data continuum for quality of deliverables and global data interoperability.
- Responsible for establishing and managing a Standards vendor to support Standards Management vision.
- Responsible for end-to-end Standards Governance to ensure proper utilization, adherence to standards governance and processes, and the ongoing, thorough assessment of library enhancements and deviations.
- Build relationships across the global Takeda organization and with vendor partners in support of the standards vision and implementation.
- Participates with and influences at industry standards forums in support of Takeda's therapeutic areas.
- Serves as a resource to support questions raised by regulatory agencies.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Has advanced knowledge of all standard library components and metadata across data collection, analysis and reporting continuum.
- Works with Clinical Data Strategy & Operations Leaders, TAU Leaders, and other functional area leadership to develop, and adhere to, Standards Management vision and overall metadata management strategy.
- Leads cross-functional Standards initiatives internal or external to Takeda and helps to ensure coherence of standards initiatives across organization.
- Provides strategic guidance toward execution of comprehensive data continuum to staff and vendors acting as project managers or leads on cross-functional initiatives.
- Supervises staff and vendors developing standards library to ensure alignment to standards strategy.
- Develops training strategy and ensures consistent training program for standards.
- Provides senior oversight to vendor/CROs for utilization of Takeda standards.
- Conducts ongoing review and development of metrics to assess standards utilization and development trends.
- Oversees Standards Governance, managing deviations from standards content and processes.
- Drives ongoing development and improvement of industry standards and provides leadership to external professional activities and organizations, such as CDISC, SCDM, EDC users group, SAS users group, Third Party Data Acquisition groups, etc.
- Actively communicates submission standards and guidance documents, regulatory agency expectations and industry trends to Takeda organization.
- Complies with all applicable regulatory expectations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS/BA or MS in a life science or analytical area.
- 12 years data management and/or database or statistical programming experience in pharmaceutical industry or health related field.
- 8+ years of experience supporting clinical trials across all phases of development.
- 5+ years of progressive management experience.
- Proven track record for development and management of a standards library.
- In-depth knowledge of data management systems and processes, analysis and reporting principles.
- Good knowledge of statistical programming languages (e.g. SAS).
- Technical expertise (e.g. Windows NT and UNIX operating systems) and familiarity with common software products and technologies used in conjunction with SAS.
- Expertise in the requirements and technology required to support electronic data capture and electronic submissions.
- Proven track record in identifying and implementing organization-wide initiatives, standards, and processes.
- Proven track record in managing global, cross-functional standards and processes.
- Knowledge of medical and statistical terminology. Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical standard initiatives such as CDISC (ADaM, SDTM, CDASH and ODM), HL7, etc.)
- Able to influence without authority.
- Excellent teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative; takes measured risks; thinks outside the box; challenges the status quo.
- Pragmatic and willing to drive and support change.
- Is comfortable with ambiguity .
- Support a culture of continual improvement and innovation; promote knowledge sharing.
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:
Massachusetts - VirtualU.S. Base Salary Range:
$208,200.00 - $327,140.00The 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 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.
Locations
Massachusetts - VirtualWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.#LI-Remote
By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 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 to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.Objective / Purpose:
The Senior Manager, Clinical Partner Outsourcing (CPO) ensures seamless execution of clinical studies by developing robust supplier contracts through commercial negotiations and resolving commercial and operational challenges. This role is responsible for ensuring a high level of fiscal discipline as well as enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring studies start on time, aligned to business requirements and Takeda standards and with the right commercial structures in place.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the development and finalization of study level contracts and change orders in partnership with key functions and aligned with Master Service Agreements, to ensure predictable delivery, quality and alignment to Takeda's requirements, values and policies.
- Lead ballparking, contracting and commercial management of complex clinical studies, understanding study requirements and translating into robust supplier contracts across a broad category of suppliers supporting R&D activities for assigned therapeutic areas and studies
- Apply appropriate commercial constructs, aligned to business requirements, to enable study start, even with evolving assumptions
- Utilize cost models and workbooks to validate contract pricing and budget assumptions for complex agreements and develop enhancements to improve validation capabilities
- Drive negotiations with CRO's and suppliers to secure optimal terms for Takeda
- Manage contract amendments throughout the study lifecycle
- Support study teams in completing final reconciliation at study closeout
- Develop close collaborative working relationships with clinical operations and other key stakeholders to improve understanding and engagement
- Generate preliminary cost estimates to support Study Execution Teams (SET) in budget planning
- Collaborate with study teams to address commercial/contractual challenges, proactively identify potential issues, develop contingency plans and escalate to Clinical Partner Outsourcing/SPO leadership as necessary
- Escalate issues through the appropriate channels when local resolution is not achievable
- Drive operational support & issue resolution by supporting teams in addressing operational and performance-related supplier issues
- Ensure consistency between contractual agreement and operational implementation
- Serve as a SME and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and efficiency, identify best practices through industry benchmarking.
- As a member of the CPO team, anticipate and identify external industry trends impacting Takeda's operating/cost model
- Ensure compliance with all applicable internal policies and procedures, regulations, support inspection readiness of all regulated activities.
- Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives to support the business
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- Bachelors degree required; advanced technical degree (e.g MBA) or certifications (e.g PMP, CPA) preferred
- 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical research environment
- Experience supporting a complex organization and demonstrated ability to work across functions and regions
- Proven experience in clinical procurement, contract management, or supplier relationship management
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements
- Experience in contract negotiations, financial analysis and budget management.
- Familiarity with CRO and clinical outsourcing models, including financial and commercial constructs
- Sound understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical trial regulations
- Strong strategic thinking and project management skills
- Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The position will be based in Cambridge, MA. This position is currently classified as "remote" by Takeda's 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:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 Description
About the role:
Takeda is seeking a Production Operations Group Lead to supervise activities in the initial inspection, pasteurization, and incubator production areas at our Round Lake, Illinois manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Associate Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with cGMP, EHS, and other applicable regulatory requirements. You will drive the efficient use of raw materials, equipment, and workforce resources to deliver high-quality products safely and effectively.
This role is assigned to Night Shift (C/D – 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.
How you will contribute:
- Monitor labor and capital spending. Recommend improvements to manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs.
- Provide guidance, support, and leadership through positive daily interactions with employees.
- Supervise daily production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training, and audits to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Review and approve batch and system records. Support product release timing goals.
- Ensure staff complete training on time and follow manufacturing processes in compliance with cGMP and EHS requirements.
- Lead simple process improvement projects. Provide manufacturing input for new equipment and process integration and validation.
- Resolve technical, material, and cGMP issues that may affect deadlines. Provide troubleshooting support during process deviations.
- Represent the company during FDA inspections.
- Conduct daily gemba walks to support employee engagement and reinforce safety and GMP practices.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles in simple situations with ongoing coaching.
- Conduct basic auditing tasks under supervision.
- Troubleshoot simple problems with ongoing coaching.
What you bring to Takeda:
- High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree in science or engineering, or a related technical field with 2+ years of related experience
- Ability to work effectively across departments and contribute to team leadership in a collaborative environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and documentation skills, with a focus on customer service and safe performance under pressure.
- Understanding of cGMP and other regulatory requirements relevant to the pharmaceutical or medical industry.
- Understanding and can apply key concepts of Continuous Improvement Process with support.
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel.
- Experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
- Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- Must be willing and able to work aligned shift.
- Must be able to carry up to 30 lbs., lift up to 30lbs, push/pull up to 30lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8–12-hour shift between rooms and across the site.
- Indoor working conditions.
- Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
- May be required to work in a confined area.
- Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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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:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryU.S. Base Salary Range:
$70,000.00 - $110,000.00The 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 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.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
YesBy clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 Description
Takeda's Round Lake site, located in the greater Chicago area, is a key part of our global Plasma Operating Unit. The manufacturing site specializes in the aseptic fill-finish of plasma-derived therapies, including Flexbumin, using our proprietary GALAXY manufacturing technology. With high-capacity filling lines operating around the clock, the site plays a vital role in delivering life-saving treatments to patients worldwide. Since its launch in 1983, Round Lake has continuously evolved through innovation, investment, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
About the role
As a Manufacturing Associate Manager, you will implement and supervise daily manufacturing activities to deliver production commitments on time—while maintaining strong alignment with cGMP, EHS, and applicable regulatory requirements. You will oversee operations within your scope including aseptic filling, initial inspection, pasteurization, and unloading, drive progress against site priorities, and role-model Takeda values and PTRB decision-making (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business) through visible, values-based leadership.
How you will contribute
- Deliver daily manufacturing performance to meet production targets, deadlines, and commitment dates across your operational scope.
- Plan and allocate resources across Filling, Inspection, Pasteurization, and Unloading to maintain flow; manage production activities within the Inspection area to ensure manufacturing goals are met.
- Lead escalations and issue resolution by coordinating timely actions with support groups to minimize delays and protect the production schedule.
- Maintain compliance and inspection readiness by implementing and sustaining systems aligned with cGMP, EHS, FDA, and site requirements, and ensuring full adherence to established procedures for high-quality therapeutic product manufacturing.
- Champion continuous improvement by applying DMAIC and Lean/Six Sigma problem-solving tools to improve safety, quality, yield, and throughput, and leading initiatives that elevate site capabilities.
- Build team capability and performance through coaching/mentoring, equitable people leadership, and development practices such as Quality Conversations.
- Ensure training completion by assigning and verifying on-time training for the shift team (including cGMP, safety, and job skills).
- Drive disciplined execution by ensuring projects, action items, and deliverables are completed by their commitment dates.
- Own shift communication by being present at shift handovers and ensuring effective transition to the incoming shift.
- Lead tiered accountability routines by chairing Tier 1 meetings for the area and serving as backup for Tier 2 when needed.
- Support investigations and timelines by participating in QA and EHS incident investigations and ensuring teams meet investigation timelines and commitments.
- Represent the department in meetings, audits, and projects; lead and coordinate facilities GEMBA with partners (Facilities Engineering, QA, Maintenance, etc.) to maintain high standards.
- Support staffing by hiring manufacturing employees and participating in interviews for supporting functions as needed.
- Provide leadership coverage by partnering with managers and associate directors, adjusting schedules to provide backup support; may serve as a delegate for areas such as Final Inspection and Packaging.
- Lead larger-scope operational projects when assigned, including shutdown/startup and implementation of new facilities or processes.
What you bring to Takeda
Education & experience
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of relevant experience; some leadership experience preferred.
Capabilities and qualifications
- Ability to manage multiple activities through others, with full supervision across cost, methods, and people.
- Familiarity with manufacturing areas including Filling, Initial Inspection, and Pasteurization.
- Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information, including financial reports.
- Ability to understand and resolve technical problems and partner with engineering/technical experts for timely issue resolution.
- Strong ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Ability to perform investigations and communicate through well-written documentation.
- Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma, GMP, and FDA-regulated manufacturing expectations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to work and facilitate a team-oriented environment.
- Flexibility to supervise various groups and/or shifts as needed.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills; strong manager of self and production staff (including supervisors and operators).
Physical demands & working environment
- Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 35 lbs and perform prolonged walking throughout the plant to observe operations and conditions.
- Ability to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning and PPE (head/face/hands/feet/body coverage) and follow manufacturing-area restrictions (e.g., no make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, or artificial fingernails).
- Ability to work in cold and/or wet environments; may be required to work in a confined area; exposure to clean room and cool/hot storage conditions.
- Ability to support a 24/7 operation, including a 2-2-3 shift model, and work multiple shifts/weekends/holidays as needed; additional time may be required for business needs (e.g., audits, training, slowdown support).
- Up to ~5% travel.
Other Job Requirements (Work schedule / shift):
This role is assigned to Night Shift (C/D – 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule and is eligible for shift allowance in accordance with company policy. The rotation may include company-designated holidays, and occasional flexibility (additional hours or temporary support on another shift) may be needed. Shift schedule and/or work location may be adjusted as business needs evolve.
More About Us
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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#GMSGQ
#LI-LA1
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:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryU.S. Base Salary Range:
$99,500.00 - $156,420.00The 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 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.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
YesBy clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 Description
About the role:
Takeda is seeking a Production Operations Group Lead to supervise activities in the initial inspection, pasteurization, and incubator production areas at our Round Lake, Illinois manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Associate Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with cGMP, EHS, and other applicable regulatory requirements. You will drive the efficient use of raw materials, equipment, and workforce resources to deliver high-quality products safely and effectively.
This role is assigned to Night Shift (A/B – 5:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.
How you will contribute:
- Monitor labor and capital spending. Recommend improvements to manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs.
- Provide guidance, support, and leadership through positive daily interactions with employees.
- Supervise daily production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training, and audits to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Review and approve batch and system records. Support product release timing goals.
- Ensure staff complete training on time and follow manufacturing processes in compliance with cGMP and EHS requirements.
- Lead simple process improvement projects. Provide manufacturing input for new equipment and process integration and validation.
- Resolve technical, material, and cGMP issues that may affect deadlines. Provide troubleshooting support during process deviations.
- Represent the company during FDA inspections.
- Conduct daily gemba walks to support employee engagement and reinforce safety and GMP practices.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles in simple situations with ongoing coaching.
- Conduct basic auditing tasks under supervision.
- Troubleshoot simple problems with ongoing coaching.
What you bring to Takeda:
- High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree in science or engineering, or a related technical field with 2+ years of related experience
- Ability to work effectively across departments and contribute to team leadership in a collaborative environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and documentation skills, with a focus on customer service and safe performance under pressure.
- Understanding of cGMP and other regulatory requirements relevant to the pharmaceutical or medical industry.
- Understanding and can apply key concepts of Continuous Improvement Process with support.
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel.
- Experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
- Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- Must be willing and able to work aligned shift.
- Must be able to carry up to 30 lbs., lift up to 30lbs, push/pull up to 30lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8–12-hour shift between rooms and across the site.
- Indoor working conditions.
- Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
- May be required to work in a confined area.
- Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
INT_2026
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:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryU.S. Base Salary Range:
$70,000.00 - $110,000.00The 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 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.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
YesBy clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 Description
Takeda's Round Lake site, located in the greater Chicago area, is a key part of our global Plasma Operating Unit. The manufacturing site specializes in the aseptic fill-finish of plasma-derived therapies, including Flexbumin, using our proprietary GALAXY manufacturing technology. With high-capacity filling lines operating around the clock, the site plays a vital role in delivering life-saving treatments to patients worldwide. Since its launch in 1983, Round Lake has continuously evolved through innovation, investment, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
About the role
As a Manufacturing Associate Manager, you will implement and supervise daily manufacturing activities to deliver production commitments on time—while maintaining strong alignment with cGMP, EHS, and applicable regulatory requirements. You will oversee operations within your scope including aseptic filling, initial inspection, pasteurization, and unloading, drive progress against site priorities, and role-model Takeda values and PTRB decision-making (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business) through visible, values-based leadership.
How you will contribute
- Deliver daily manufacturing performance to meet production targets, deadlines, and commitment dates across your operational scope.
- Plan and allocate resources across Filling, Inspection, Pasteurization, and Unloading to maintain flow; manage production activities within the Inspection area to ensure manufacturing goals are met.
- Lead escalations and issue resolution by coordinating timely actions with support groups to minimize delays and protect the production schedule.
- Maintain compliance and inspection readiness by implementing and sustaining systems aligned with cGMP, EHS, FDA, and site requirements, and ensuring full adherence to established procedures for high-quality therapeutic product manufacturing.
- Champion continuous improvement by applying DMAIC and Lean/Six Sigma problem-solving tools to improve safety, quality, yield, and throughput, and leading initiatives that elevate site capabilities.
- Build team capability and performance through coaching/mentoring, equitable people leadership, and development practices such as Quality Conversations.
- Ensure training completion by assigning and verifying on-time training for the shift team (including cGMP, safety, and job skills).
- Drive disciplined execution by ensuring projects, action items, and deliverables are completed by their commitment dates.
- Own shift communication by being present at shift handovers and ensuring effective transition to the incoming shift.
- Lead tiered accountability routines by chairing Tier 1 meetings for the area and serving as backup for Tier 2 when needed.
- Support investigations and timelines by participating in QA and EHS incident investigations and ensuring teams meet investigation timelines and commitments.
- Represent the department in meetings, audits, and projects; lead and coordinate facilities GEMBA with partners (Facilities Engineering, QA, Maintenance, etc.) to maintain high standards.
- Support staffing by hiring manufacturing employees and participating in interviews for supporting functions as needed.
- Provide leadership coverage by partnering with managers and associate directors, adjusting schedules to provide backup support; may serve as a delegate for areas such as Final Inspection and Packaging.
- Lead larger-scope operational projects when assigned, including shutdown/startup and implementation of new facilities or processes.
What you bring to Takeda
Education & experience
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of relevant experience; some leadership experience preferred.
Capabilities and qualifications
- Ability to manage multiple activities through others, with full supervision across cost, methods, and people.
- Familiarity with manufacturing areas including Filling, Initial Inspection, and Pasteurization.
- Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information, including financial reports.
- Ability to understand and resolve technical problems and partner with engineering/technical experts for timely issue resolution.
- Strong ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Ability to perform investigations and communicate through well-written documentation.
- Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma, GMP, and FDA-regulated manufacturing expectations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to work and facilitate a team-oriented environment.
- Flexibility to supervise various groups and/or shifts as needed.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills; strong manager of self and production staff (including supervisors and operators).
Physical demands & working environment
- Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 35 lbs and perform prolonged walking throughout the plant to observe operations and conditions.
- Ability to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning and PPE (head/face/hands/feet/body coverage) and follow manufacturing-area restrictions (e.g., no make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, or artificial fingernails).
- Ability to work in cold and/or wet environments; may be required to work in a confined area; exposure to clean room and cool/hot storage conditions.
- Ability to support a 24/7 operation, including a 2-2-3 shift model, and work multiple shifts/weekends/holidays as needed; additional time may be required for business needs (e.g., audits, training, slowdown support).
- Up to ~5% travel.
Other Job Requirements (Work schedule / shift):
This role is assigned to Day Shift (A/B – 5:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. The rotation may include company-designated holidays, and occasional flexibility (additional hours or temporary support on another shift) may be needed. Shift schedule and/or work location may be adjusted as business needs evolve.
More About Us
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
INT_2026
#GMSGQ
#LI-LA1
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:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryU.S. Base Salary Range:
$99,500.00 - $156,420.00The 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 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.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
YesBy clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 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 to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.Objective / Purpose:
The Director, High-Throughput In Vitro ADME is a senior scientific and operational leader responsible for building and directing Takeda's high-throughput in vitro ADME capabilities in support of small- and large-molecule discovery programs.
Reporting to the Head of Drug Discovery Lab Automation and Transformation, this Director will define strategy, oversee operations, and drive technology innovation at the interface of ADME science, laboratory automation, and robotics. The organization will operate as a service-oriented group, delivering robust, high-quality ADME data to enable rapid, high-confidence decision-making in Design–Make–Test–Analyze (DMTA) cycles across the portfolio.
Accountabilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Define and execute the multi-year strategic roadmap for high-throughput in vitro ADME at Takeda, aligned with the broader vision of the Drug Discovery Lab Automation and Transformation organization.
- Shape an enterprise-level, service-oriented operating model for ADME, ensuring capacity, capability, and flexibility to meet evolving project and portfolio needs.
- Champion innovation in high throughput assay design, detection technologies, automation, and data workflows to enhance throughput, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of scientists and research associates responsible for the routine delivery of a comprehensive suite of in vitro ADME assays.
- Build a culture of scientific rigor, operational excellence, safety, and customer focus, supported by clear KPIs (e.g., cycle time, success rate, capacity utilization, cost-per-data point).
- Drive talent development and performance management appropriate for a Director-level organization.
- High-Throughput ADME Operations
- Oversee design, execution, and continuous improvement of a broad high throughout in vitro ADME panel, including but not limited to:
- Metabolic stability and clearance (microsomes, hepatocytes, S9)
- CYP inhibition and induction
- Permeability (e.g., Caco-2, MDCK, PAMPA)
- Plasma protein and tissue binding
- Transporter and other mechanistic assays
- Ensure robust support for both small-molecule and large-molecule modalities, adapting methods for new modalities and platforms as the portfolio evolves.
- Own and maintain fit-for-purpose validation, QC, and SOP frameworks, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions for assay or system deviations.
- Laboratory Automation, Robotics & Miniaturization
- Provide scientific and strategic leadership for laboratory automation and robotics within the in vitro ADME space, in close alignment with the Head of Drug Discovery Lab Automation and Transformation.
- Lead assay miniaturization up to 1536-well formats, from feasibility and optimization through technology transfer into robust, routine operation.
- Oversee integration of liquid handlers, plate handlers, robotic arms, incubators, readers, and scheduling software into end-to-end automated workflows.
- Partner with internal automation/engineering and informatics teams to ensure seamless connectivity between instruments, LIMS/ELN, data pipelines, and analytical platforms.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the primary ADME service leader interfacing with DMPK, medicinal chemistry, biology, pharmacology, translational sciences, and data science.
- Translate portfolio and project needs into clear ADME assay strategies, capacity plans, and timelines; communicate priorities, risks, and trade-offs with transparency at project and governance levels.
- Collaborate with external CROs, technology vendors, and academic partners when appropriate, ensuring consistent quality standards and strategic alignment with internal capabilities.
- Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure scientific quality, data integrity, and safety in all ADME operations, consistent with Takeda policies and relevant regulatory expectations.
- Define and monitor KPIs for throughput, on-time delivery, reproducibility, and cost; apply data-driven methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, DoE) to drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee investigations and CAPA implementation related to assay performance, automation reliability, or data issues.
- Education and Experience:
- Expected: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Metabolism, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field with 10+ years of relevant industry experience; or M.S. with 16+ years; or B.S. with 18+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D.
- Extensive expertise in in vitro ADME, including method development, validation, and deployment across core assay types.
- Direct experience in an organization providing ADME services (e.g., CRO or internal ADME service group), with a strong service- and customer-oriented mindset.
- Proven leadership experience at the Director level, managing scientific teams and complex operations in a high-throughput environment.
- Demonstrated strategic and hands-on experience with laboratory automation and robotics, including selection, implementation, and lifecycle managemet.
- Successful track record in miniaturizing ADME assays formats, including optimization for data quality, robustness, and throughput.
- Experience supporting both small- and large-molecule discovery programs.
- Familiarity with LIMS/ELN, instrument integration, and data analysis/visualization tools in a high-throughput setting.
Proven track record of:
- Building or transforming high throughput ADME capabilities (e.g. establishing new platforms, scaling capacity, modernizing legacy workflows.
- Understanding how ADME outputs integrate with DMPK, PK/PD and translational strategies and inform decision making
- Experience with data science and process optimization approaches to support advanced analytics, and continuous improvement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The position will be based in Cambridge, MA. This position is currently classified as "hybrid" by Takeda's 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:
$174,500.00 - $274,230.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 Description
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Head, Global Regulatory Operations (GRO), the Head of Global Regulatory Information, Data and Systems (GRIDS) is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive GRIDS strategy. This pivotal role ensures Takeda's regulatory data integrity while driving the adoption and efficiency of Regulatory systems globally.
This role involves guiding and mentoring a team of experts, driving regulatory data quality confidence, ensuring global system reach and adoption, and enhancing efficiency through data connectivity across Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA), Research & Development (R&D), and the enterprise. Additionally, the role leads accurate and timely reporting for both common and ad hoc regulatory affairs questions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Global GRIDS Strategy Development and Realization:
- In partnership and collaboration with GRA and GRO leadership, Takeda IT functions, R&D cross-functional, and enterprise stakeholders, develop and align global GRIDS strategy and roadmap.
- Execute and track GRIDS strategy through agreed to set of milestones, key deliverables, activities, and monitor progress through metrics. Proactively identify and manage risks and issues. Ensure ongoing stakeholder engagement and awareness throughout.
- Align and structure internal GRIDS team to enable strategy realization and deliverables. Define team roles and responsibilities and ensure alignment across GRO and other functions to ensure clarity and synergy. Develop and implement team norms and ways of working, driving delivery focus and prioritization.
- Actively mentor and guide direct reports in the execution of deliverables.
- Ensure external vendor support for GRIDS activities is clearly defined and, in partnership with Business Operations team, is delivering to specified service level agreements. Actively provide vendor oversight and engage with vendor(s) to ensure process and ways-of-working clarity and adoption.
Data Governance and Sustainability:
- Establish robust regulatory data governance and stewardship practices and ensure data quality assurance for authoritative regulatory data sources. Proactively drive data remediation efforts as needed to ensure high data quality.
- Lead initiatives for regulatory information standards adoption and ensure organizational readiness to meet regulatory requirements, including eCTD4, SPOR/IDMP, and CTIS/EU CTR.
- Oversee master data management for regulatory data and partner/ drive connectivity with RD and enterprise systems.
GRIDS Data Analytics:
- Drive GRIDS business intelligence and data visualization capabilities to support data-driven decision making for Therapeutic Areas Units (TAUs), regulatory leadership, and other stakeholders for pipeline realization and post-approval lifecycle management.
- Provide standard regulatory reports and dashboards and produce ad-hoc and custom regulatory reports as requested.
GRIDS System Business Ownership:
- Partner with Takeda IT functions to drive the evolution, interoperability, data sharing, and integration of Takeda's global GRIDS systems.
- Ensure business requirements are identified and adequately translated into system and supporting business process functionality.
- Support system release management, data migration and validation activities.
- Collaborate with GRA functions, regions, and local operating companies (LOCs) to drive system adoption and utilization.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Strategy Development: Ability to create and implement long-term GRIDS strategies with a forward-thinking approach.
- Influential Communicator: Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex regulatory data concepts effectively.
- Collaborative Leader: Strong leadership qualities to guide cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
- Innovative Thinker: Proactive in embracing innovation and leveraging technology to enhance RIM processes.
- Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret regulatory data and deliver insightful reports and visualizations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree, MS preferred;
- 15+ years of experience in the life sciences, particularly in Regulatory Affairs and Regulatory Information, Data and Systems.
- Experience in leading global Regulatory Information, Data and Systems capabilities and teams.
- Credibility and experience engaging at senior levels for the development and alignment of GRIDS strategy.
- Ability to hold strategic conversations with Regulatory, R&D and enterprise stakeholders regarding global Information Management processes and systems and the regulatory applications and their use within Regulatory execution.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing RIM digital transformation with proven ability to innovate across business processes and technology solutions.
- Experience with regulatory processes and technology for submission document authoring, submission publishing/validation/viewing, registration and commitment tracking, and regulatory document archiving.
- Experience with regulatory data standards, such as xEVMPD and IDMP.
- Deep understanding of the entire R&D value chain, particularly data taxonomies and domain integration.
- Understanding of global drug development & regulatory processes.
- Experience with Veeva RIM platform for health authority registration management.
- Experience directly working with Registration Management, Submissions, Submissions Archive, and Publishing technologies, a plus.
- Proven track record of thought leadership through industry presentations, publications, or other mechanisms, a plus.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" by Takeda's 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:
$208,200.00 - $327,140.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 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 to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
The AI/ML organization at Takeda is building a team to transform how medicines are discovered. Our goal is to apply AI and machine learning across the entire drug discovery process, not just isolated steps, but as an integrated approach from target identification through development. This requires discernment: knowing which models and methods fit each problem, and the creativity to adapt when they don't. We work with foundational models, generative approaches, and autonomous systems, but the tools only matter when paired with people who understand the science deeply enough to use them well. Our team brings together computational scientists, biologists, engineers, and drug hunters. If you want to contribute your expertise to hard problems alongside colleagues with different perspectives and help shape how AI delivers real impact in drug discovery, we'd like to hear from you.
Position Overview:
We are seeking Scientists to develop and deploy foundational AI models that will transform drug discovery across Takeda. As part of the AI/ML Foundation team, you will build large-scale models including large language models (LLMs), diffusion models, and multimodal architectures that integrate diverse data types—omics, biomedical imaging, protein 3D structures, and molecular representations. This role requires deep expertise in modern deep learning architectures combined with foundational knowledge of biology, chemistry, and disease biology to ensure models are scientifically grounded and impactful. You will train models from scratch, fine-tune pre-trained models for Takeda-specific applications, and deploy foundation model capabilities that accelerate discovery across all therapeutic platforms.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and train foundational AI models (LLMs, diffusion models, flow-matching architectures) for drug discovery applications, with capability to pre-train on large-scale scientific corpora and molecular datasets.
- Fine-tune and adapt pre-trained foundation models (protein language models, chemical LLMs, vision transformers) for Takeda-specific applications in target identification, disease modeling, and molecular design and discovery.
- Build multimodal foundation models integrating diverse data types including omics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), biomedical imaging, protein 3D structures, and molecular representations.
- Apply and extend state-of-the-art approaches including graph neural networks, transformer-based protein language models, and multimodal learning frameworks.
- Apply domain expertise in biology, chemistry, and/or disease biology to guide model architecture decisions, training data curation, and evaluation strategies ensuring scientific validity.
- Implement state-of-the-art generative architectures (diffusion, score-based models, autoregressive transformers) for molecular generation, protein design, and multi-objective optimization.
- Collaborate with computational scientists across domains to deploy foundation models that address diverse discovery needs across small molecules, biologics, and emerging modalities.
- Stay current with advances in foundation models, generative AI, and multimodal learning; contribute to internal knowledge sharing and external publications.
Education & Requirements:
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field or MS with 6+ years relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years relevant experience
- Deep expertise in modern deep learning architectures including transformers, diffusion models, and/or generative models.
- Strong experience training large-scale models with proficiency in PyTorch and distributed training frameworks.
- Foundational knowledge of biology, chemistry, or disease biology sufficient to guide scientifically meaningful model development.
- Experience with at least one of: protein language models (ESM, ProtTrans), molecular generative models, or biomedical vision models.
- Experience with cloud computing (AWS, GCP) and GPU cluster training at scale.
Preferred:
- Experience building or fine-tuning foundation models in pharmaceutical or life sciences settings.
- Expertise in multimodal learning integrating text, images, and structured molecular data.
- Experience with omics data analysis (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) and knowledge graph
- Familiarity with protein structure prediction and 3D molecular representations.
- Publications in top-tier ML venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) or computational biology journals.
- Experience with model compression, efficient inference, or production deployment of large models.
- Strong background in large-scale data integration and multimodal modeling for biological systems.
- Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn); familiarity with Unix tools.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The position will be based in Cambridge, MA
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:
$111,800.00 - $175,670.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 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 to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
The AI/ML organization at Takeda is building a team to transform how medicines are discovered. Our goal is to apply AI and machine learning across the entire drug discovery process, not just isolated steps, but as an integrated approach from target identification through development. This requires discernment: knowing which models and methods fit each problem, and the creativity to adapt when they don't. We work with foundational models, generative approaches, and autonomous systems, but the tools only matter when paired with people who understand the science deeply enough to use them well. Our team brings together computational scientists, biologists, engineers, and drug hunters. If you want to contribute your expertise to hard problems alongside colleagues with different perspectives, and help shape how AI delivers real impact in drug discovery, we'd like to hear from you
We are seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the design and implementation of AI orchestration systems within the AI/ML Foundation team. This role combines expertise in agentic AI systems, data engineering, and software architecture to build the infrastructure that enables seamless coordination of AI capabilities across Computational Sciences and Global Research. You will be responsible for creating intelligent orchestration layers that connect diverse AI models, data pipelines, and computational resources to accelerate drug discovery across all therapeutic modalities. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals with experience in distributed systems and a passion for building scalable AI platforms.
Accountabilities:
- Design and implement AI orchestration frameworks that integrate agentic systems, data pipelines, and model serving infrastructure to enable coordinated multi-model workflows.
- Build scalable orchestration layers connecting predictive models, generative models, and foundation models with experimental data sources for end-to-end workflow automation.
- Develop data engineering solutions including data ingestion pipelines, transformation workflows, feature stores, and model serving infrastructure supporting discovery across modalities.
- Create intelligent orchestration systems that coordinate agentic AI components for autonomous task decomposition, tool selection, and execution across scientific domains.
- Establish monitoring, observability, and governance frameworks ensuring reliability, reproducibility, and transparent decision-making across AI systems.
- Partner with computational scientists, data engineers, and research teams to ensure orchestration infrastructure meets the needs of diverse discovery workflows.
- Stay current with advances in agentic AI, workflow orchestration, and distributed systems; evaluate and integrate emerging technologies.
Education & Requirements:
- PhD in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Computational Science, or related field with 2+ years relevant experience, OR MS with 6+ years relevant experience.
- Strong software engineering skills with proficiency in Python and experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP).
- Experience with workflow orchestration frameworks (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, or similar) and data pipeline development.
- Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, or similar) and LLM integration patterns.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across teams in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Preferred:
- Experience building AI/ML platforms or infrastructure in pharmaceutical or life sciences settings.
- Familiarity with scientific computing workflows and computational chemistry/biology tools.
- Experience with model serving frameworks (TorchServe, Triton, BentoML) and feature stores.
- Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, MLflow).
- Experience with event-driven architectures
Additional Competencies Common in Strong Candidates
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior scientists.
- Experience in translating computational insights into experimental strategies.
- Strong publication record or demonstrated thought leadership in AI for biology and molecular design.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments with evolving priorities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The position will be based in Cambridge, MA
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:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 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 to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
The AI/ML organization at Takeda is building a team to transform how medicines are discovered. Our goal is to apply AI and machine learning across the entire drug discovery process, not just isolated steps, but as an integrated approach from target identification through development. This requires discernment: knowing which models and methods fit each problem, and the creativity to adapt when they don't. We work with foundational models, generative approaches, and autonomous systems, but the tools only matter when paired with people who understand the science deeply enough to use them well. Our team brings together computational scientists, biologists, engineers, and drug hunters. If you want to contribute your expertise to hard problems alongside colleagues with different perspectives and help shape how AI delivers real impact in drug discovery, we'd like to hear from you.
Position Overview
We are seeking Senior Scientists to develop agentic AI systems that transform how drug discovery research is conducted. As part of the AI/ML Foundation team, you will build autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing complex scientific workflows—from literature synthesis and target identification to experimental design and data analysis. This role requires a unique combination of expertise in large language models, agentic frameworks, and understanding of drug discovery processes. You will translate standard research workflows into agentic frameworks, develop new agent skills, and deploy systems that augment scientist productivity across Computational Sciences and Global Research.
Accountabilities:
- Develop agentic AI systems for drug discovery applications including target-disease association, automated literature search and synthesis, hypothesis generation, and intelligent design of experiments.
- Translate standard research workflows into agentic frameworks—decomposing complex scientific processes into autonomous agent tasks that can reason, plan, execute tools, and iterate based on results.
- Design and implement new agent skills (tools, functions, APIs) that extend agentic capabilities to specialized scientific domains including molecular design, property prediction, assay planning, and data analysis.
- Build agentic systems that integrate with foundation models and external knowledge sources for autonomous hypothesis generation, evidence retrieval, and scientific reasoning.
- Develop retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines connecting agents to internal and external scientific literature, databases, and experimental results.
- Partner with research scientists to understand workflow needs, validate agent outputs, and iterate on system design to ensure scientific rigor and utility.
- Stay current with advances in agentic AI, LLM applications, and scientific automation; contribute to internal knowledge sharing and external publications.
Educational & Requirements:
- PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field with 2+ years relevant experience, OR MS with 6+ years relevant experience.
- Strong experience with large language models (GPT, Claude, Llama) and their application to complex reasoning tasks.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar).
- Experience building RAG systems including vector databases, embedding models, and retrieval pipelines.
- Understanding of drug discovery processes and scientific research workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex scientific processes into computational workflows.
Preferred:
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech R&D environments.
- Background in biology, chemistry, or disease biology.
- Experience with reinforcement learning or planning algorithms for agent decision-making.
- Familiarity with scientific databases (PubMed, UniProt, ChEMBL) and APIs.
- Experience deploying AI systems in production environments.
- Track record of publications or presentations on LLM ap
Additional Competencies Common in Strong Candidates
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior scientists.
- Experience in translating computational insights into experimental strategies.
- Strong publication record or demonstrated thought leadership in AI for biology and molecular design.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments with evolving priorities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The position will be based in Cambridge, MA
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:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Job Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 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 to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
The AI/ML organization at Takeda is building a team to transform how medicines are discovered. Our goal is to apply AI and machine learning across the entire drug discovery process, not just isolated steps, but as an integrated approach from target identification through development. This requires discernment: knowing which models and methods fit each problem, and the creativity to adapt when they don't. We work with foundational models, generative approaches, and autonomous systems, but the tools only matter when paired with people who understand the science deeply enough to use them well. Our team brings together computational scientists, biologists, engineers, and drug hunters. If you want to contribute your expertise to hard problems alongside colleagues with different perspectives, and help shape how AI delivers real impact in drug discovery, we'd like to hear from you.
Position Overview
We are seeking an innovative and dynamic AI/ML Research Senior Scientist with a passion for leveraging AI/ML in antibody discovery and design to join our Large Molecule AI/ML team. This role will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on integrating advanced computational methods with cutting-edge experimental strategies to drive breakthrough discoveries in large molecule therapeutics and deepen our understanding of disease biology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational biology, machine learning, and structural modeling and specifically with the application of AI/ML in biologics discovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement state-of-the-art AI/ML methodologies for de novo antibody design and discovery, including fine-tuning protein language models and generative protein design.
- Develop, implement, and deploy advanced machine learning algorithms for the multi-objective optimization of antibodies, antigens, ADCs, and other biologics.
- Build tools to incorporate data from integrated Design-Predict-Make-Confirm cycles with automated experimental platforms generating quality data at scale needed for project-specific and foundational models.
- Innovate, develop, and apply predictive models for protein design and developability engineering, utilizing large-scale NGS, in vitro, in vivo and other proprietary in-house and external data sources.
- Manage and process large-scale biological datasets for model training and evaluation
- Stay abreast of advancements in NLP, ML, and generative AI to build novel tools that enhance therapeutic discovery and development.
- Collaborate with internal experts to optimize the computational discovery infrastructure, offering both individual and team-based innovative solutions.
- Communicate complex scientific ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- PhD degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent) with 2+ years relevant experience, or MS with 8+ years relevant experience, or BS with 10+ years relevant experience
- Proven track record in developing machine learning models for chemical and biological data, including AI/ML-enabled molecular generation and affinity prediction.
- Demonstrated experience in modeling antibody/ antigen sequence, structure and interaction.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with cloud computing capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated creativity and the ability to contribute individually and collaboratively.
- Versatile communicator who can elucidate complex ideas to non-specialists and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Demonstrated learning agility, and scientific curiosity while maintaining focus on driving greater impact in the face of uncertainty and change.
- Strong problem-solving aptitude and strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience developing or applying modern ML architectures for antibody design models (LLMs, diffusion models, flow-matching, Bayesian Optimization, GNNs, etc.)
- Experience designing de novo binders for specified targets and epitopes
- Experience analyzing NGS-derived antibody repertoires for sequence- and structure-based design
- Experience with molecular simulation and conformational analysis techniques
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The position will be based in Cambridge, MA
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:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 Description
Role Summary
Lead the strategy, platform build-out, and adoption of AI/ML across Research for global digital transformation effort, making AI agents, models, and tools a daily, accessible part of wet‐lab and dry‐lab scientists' workflows. Translate AF priorities into a practical, compliant AI services layer—data foundations, MLOps, agentic assistants, model governance, and change enablement—that shortens time from experiment to insight and elevates decision quality across discovery programs.
Objectives / Purpose
- Define and execute a multi‐year AI/ML roadmap aligned to Research use cases and KPIs.
- Establish an AI‐ready data foundation (FAIR-by-design) and scientist‐facing AI tools embedded in ELN/LIMS/instrument workflows.
- Institutionalize Responsible AI & GxP-aware governance for production models.
- Drive adoption through super-user networks, training, and change management to achieve measurable value and ROI.
Scope / Impact
Global Research scope with cross‐site collaboration (US/EU/JP). Direct impact on data-to-decision latency, assay/analysis reproducibility, and portfolio productivity. Partner with operations, Computational Sciences & Data Strategy, IT, function leads, and platform teams to deliver outcomes at scale.
Accountabilities
Strategy & Roadmap
- Own Research's AI/ML strategy and sequencing (MVP → scale) across wet‐lab dry‐lab integration and self‐service tools.
- Align priorities with Research's KPIs and portfolio goals; establish and monitor achievement of success criteria and milestones.
Platform, Data & Integration
- Guide the development of AI‐ready data foundations (provenance, metadata/ontologies, harmonization) across ELN/LIMS, instruments, imaging, and omics.
- Integrate platforms (e.g., ELN, SDMS & AI Cloud) to liberate, contextualize, and operationalize lab data for AI/ML.
- Stand up modern MLOps (CI/CD, registries, experiment tracking, monitoring) and secure service/APIs embedded in workflows.
Agentic AI & Productization
- Design self-service and user-friendly processes for deployment of AI agents for scientists (literature triage, protocol assist, data QC, analysis pipelines, code helpers).
- Guide engineering efforts to deliver production models (e.g., sequence/structure prediction, assay QC, outlier detection, multimodal analytics).
Adoption & Change Enablement
- Lead adoption via super‐user networks, training, and communications; co‐own readiness plans with NCSP.
- Work with Change Management leads to publish playbooks and guardrails enabling self‐service AI workflows for scientists.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Define and Implement Responsible AI and risk‐based governance (ALCOA+, validation mindset, audit trails, XAI, privacy/PII controls).
Impact & Reporting
- Own measurable impact (adoption, latency, reproducibility, ROI) and provide transparent reporting to R&D leadership and key stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required
PhD degree in a scientific discipline with 10+ years experience , or
MS with 16+ years experience, or BS with 18+ years experience (preferably in Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Computational Biology/Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or related; or equivalent industry experience.)
Proven MLOps platform build and delivery of scientist‐facing AI tools embedded in ELN/LIMS/instrument workflows.
Expertise in FAIR data, scientific data models/ontologies, and integration across wet‐lab instruments, imaging, and omics.
Experience with Responsible AI and GxP‐adjacent validation/governance in pharma/biotech R&D.
Strong stakeholder management; ability to translate complex science/data into usable AI for end users.
Preferred
- Experience working in wet-labs and knowledge of Research and Development workflows and processes in either the biologics and/or small molecule fields
- Agentic AI systems and LLMs for scientific contexts; multimodal ML (text/images/sequences/numerical).
- Knowledge of Research/Pharma Sci common data models and cloud analytics/HPC integrations.
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:
$174,500.00 - $274,230.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's 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 Description
We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to join our leadership team. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our company by providing strategic guidance and oversight to our medicinal chemistry efforts. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving our drug discovery initiatives forward, ensuring their successful progression and alignment with our company's overall goals and objectives. By leveraging their expertise, they will significantly influence our strategic decisions and contribute to the advancement of our scientific and commercial endeavors. Additionally, this person will oversee external programs at CROs, managing the design, execution, and progression of medicinal chemistry projects conducted exclusively at these organizations
Accountabilities:
- Create business development opportunities that meet the strategic scientific, therapeutic, and commercial needs of the organization or specific Therapeutic Area (TA).
- Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the medicinal chemistry department, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Project Management: Oversee the design, execution, and management of medicinal chemistry projects conducted exclusively at CROs, ensuring timely progress and high-quality outcomes.
- Team Development: Mentor and develop a team of internal chemists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including biology, pharmacology, and clinical development, to advance drug candidates from discovery through development.
- Innovation: Drive innovation in medicinal chemistry through the integration of new technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- External Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, industry collaborators, and contract research organizations.
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- Expected education and experience: PhD degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or related discipline with 15+ years experience in small molecule projects.
- Proven track record of leading successful drug discovery programs, preferably in large pharma.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and managerial skills with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of medicinal chemistry principles, drug design, and optimization processes.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad audience.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and innovative approach to challenges.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience: Experience in a leadership role within a large pharmaceutical or biotechnology company is highly desirable.
- A proven track record of leading projects that are completely outsourced
- Publications: A strong publication record in medicinal chemistry or related fields.
- Patents: Experience with patent filings and intellectual property management.
- Networking: Established network within the scientific and pharmaceutical community.
- As part of our global R&D strategy, and unique to the Research organization's strong lab presence in Shonan, Japan, this role may include the opportunity for a temporary or long-term international assignment in Japan, subject to business needs and final candidate selection. Candidates interested in global exposure are encouraged to apply.
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:
$208,200.00 - $327,140.00The 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 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.
Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Job Description
Please take this virtual tour ( :/ /review/content/90f6e198-c242-4a25-823a-cc61c3c48331/review__;!!KDurfCY!8LYXbFp1_1Rb6kobvG6AXTBJPIjBDNoepqHUMKQ1mfDiFHcUooZsABGRBL74LOY579xAD0USP3WOFGxDruOIcARcMLBFFw$) to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
About BioLife Plasma Services
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
About the role:
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).
How you will contribute:
You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
What you bring to Takeda:
High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting
What Takeda can offer you:
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location: USA - WI - Greenfield
U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $25.00 - $34.38
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-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.
Locations
USA - WI - Greenfield
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt No
Job Description
Please take this virtual tour ( ) to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
About BioLife Plasma Services
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
About the role:
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).
How you will contribute
You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
What you bring to Takeda:
High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting
What Takeda can offer you:
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location: USA - TX - Houston - North
U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $23.85 - $32.79
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-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.
Locations
USA - TX - Houston - North
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt No
Job Description
Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
About BioLife Plasma Services
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
About the role:
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).
How you will contribute
You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
What you bring to Takeda:
High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting
What Takeda can offer you:
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location: USA - CO - Colorado Springs - Sou
U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $26.15 - $35.96
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-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.
Locations
USA - CO - Colorado Springs - Sou
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt No