Senior Director, Global Medicinal Chemistry (shonan, Japan)

Takeda

Fujisawa, Japan
Medicinal chemistry leadership
Drug discovery programs
External cro oversight
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to medicinal chemistry efforts, driving drug discovery initiatives forward

Job Summary

  • Provide strategic guidance and oversight to medicinal chemistry efforts, driving drug discovery initiatives forward.
  • Oversee external programs at CROs, managing the design, execution, and progression of medicinal chemistry projects.
  • The role involves mentoring internal chemists, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in medicinal chemistry.

Matching Summary

Provide strategic guidance and oversight to medicinal chemistry efforts, driving drug discovery initiatives forward.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medicinal Chemistry leadership
  • Drug discovery programs
  • External CRO oversight
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Innovation and new technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic business development
  • Advancing scientific endeavors
  • Mentoring and team development
  • Building external partnerships

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry or related discipline
  • 15+ years experience in small molecule projects
  • Proven track record of leading drug discovery programs
  • Experience leading high-performing teams
  • Deep understanding of medicinal chemistry principles

Work Rights

Not specified

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