Senior Director, Airx Biochemistry - In Vitro Biology Lead

Takeda

Boston, MA, US
Base: $212,000.00 - $333,190.00; bonus/equity: sho...
Hybrid
Phd in biochemistry or related field
12-15+ years drug discovery experience
Manage externalized cro biochemistry programs
The Biochemist owns the in vitro pharmacology cascade for all AIRx programs, defining testing strategies and overseeing externalized assay execution

Job Summary

  • The Biochemist owns the in vitro pharmacology cascade for all AIRx programs, defining testing strategies and overseeing externalized assay execution.
  • This role operates at the intersection of classical pharmacology and AI-enabled data analysis, integrating experimental outputs into the DMTA loop.
  • Takeda offers a competitive salary range of $212,000.00 - $333,190.00 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

The Biochemist owns the in vitro pharmacology cascade for all AIRx programs, defining testing strategies and overseeing externalized assay execution.

Salary

Base: $212,000.00 - $333,190.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term and/or long-term incentives eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, up to 80 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in biochemistry or related field
  • 12-15+ years drug discovery experience
  • Manage externalized CRO biochemistry programs
  • Integrate large in vitro datasets into AI cycles
  • Design biochemical and cell-based assays

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI/ML data analysis platforms
  • Background in mechanistic MoA characterization
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Awareness of emerging assay technologies
  • Ability to work in a lean team environment

Key Requirements

  • PhD in biochemistry, pharmacology, or cell biology
  • 12-15+ years of hands-on drug discovery experience
  • Proven track record managing CRO programs

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