Director, Head Of High-throughput In Vitro Adme

Takeda

Boston, MA, USA
Base: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00; bonus/equity: sho...
Hybrid
High-throughput in vitro adme expertise
Laboratory automation and robotics leadership
Assay miniaturization to 1536-well formats
The Director will define the multi-year strategic roadmap for high-throughput in vitro ADME capabilities aligned with Takeda's broader drug discovery vision

Job Summary

  • The Director will define the multi-year strategic roadmap for high-throughput in vitro ADME capabilities aligned with Takeda's broader drug discovery vision.
  • This role requires leading a team responsible for executing a comprehensive suite of assays including metabolic stability, CYP inhibition, and permeability testing.
  • Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in integrating liquid handlers, robotic arms, and scheduling software into end-to-end automated workflows.

Matching Summary

The Director will define the multi-year strategic roadmap for high-throughput in vitro ADME capabilities aligned with Takeda's broader drug discovery vision.

Salary

Base: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term and/or long-term incentives eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, up to 120 hours paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-throughput in vitro ADME expertise
  • Laboratory automation and robotics leadership
  • Assay miniaturization to 1536-well formats
  • Service-oriented operational model management
  • Small and large molecule modality support

Nice-to-have

  • Data science and process optimization skills
  • Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration with DMPK teams
  • CRO and vendor partnership management
  • Culture of scientific rigor and safety

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Director-level leadership experience managing scientific teams
  • Direct experience providing ADME services in CRO or internal groups

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