Director, Computational Biology

Takeda

Boston, MA, US
Base: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid
Phd in computational biology or related discipline
Expertise in cancer genetics and genomics
Machine learning and complex algorithms experience
The Director will serve as a scientific leader driving AI/ML-enabled target identification and validation strategies to advance Takeda's oncology portfolio

Job Summary

  • The Director will serve as a scientific leader driving AI/ML-enabled target identification and validation strategies to advance Takeda's oncology portfolio.
  • This role requires integrating genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and clinical datasets to generate actionable insights for novel therapeutic opportunities.
  • U.S. based employees are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

The Director will serve as a scientific leader driving AI/ML-enabled target identification and validation strategies to advance Takeda's oncology portfolio.

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) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computational Biology or related discipline
  • Expertise in cancer genetics and genomics
  • Machine learning and complex algorithms experience
  • Oncology target identification industry experience
  • Leadership in matrix environment projects

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI LLMs and biological foundation models
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to set priorities and meet timelines
  • Vision for accelerating target discovery through AI

Key Requirements

  • PhD required plus 10+ years track record of scientific innovation
  • Recognized expert in oncology computational biology
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex multidisciplinary programs

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