Director, Target Validation Sciences

Takeda UK

Boston, MA, US
Base: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Phd in immunology or molecular biology
6+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience
Expertise in gi inflammatory and fibrotic biology
The role leads a next-generation, automation-enabled assay hub focused on human disease-relevant target validation using advanced 3D models and organ-on-chip technologies

Job Summary

  • The role leads a next-generation, automation-enabled assay hub focused on human disease-relevant target validation using advanced 3D models and organ-on-chip technologies.
  • This position requires establishing a center of excellence that integrates AI-driven analytics and computational approaches to support scalable decision-driving platforms.
  • U.S. based employees are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Matching Summary

The role leads a next-generation, automation-enabled assay hub focused on human disease-relevant target validation using advanced 3D models and organ-on-chip technologies.

Salary

Base: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, sick time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Immunology or Molecular Biology
  • 6+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience
  • Expertise in GI inflammatory and fibrotic biology
  • Experience with 3D tissue culture systems
  • Leadership of cell-based assay development
  • Integration of AI-enabled analytics workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking in matrix environment
  • Cross-functional influence skills
  • Strong scientific judgment capabilities
  • Experience with oncology therapeutic areas
  • Neuroscience disease model expertise

Key Requirements

  • PhD required in Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology, Pharmacology
  • Minimum 6 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience
  • Deep experience in mechanism-based target validation
  • Proven people leadership in a matrix environment

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