What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Pathology Drug Safety Research and Evaluation (DSRE), Head of Investigative Pathology[...] position at Takeda Pharmaceuticals?
Job Description
About the role :
At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
Join Takeda as a Director, Pathology Drug Safety Research and Evaluation (DSRE), Head of Investigative Pathology (iPath) in Cambridge, MA, where you will manage a team of scientists and technicians, oversee all pathology activities, and act as the pathology subject matter expert on cross-functional research and development teams. The Head of Investigative Pathology is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for driving pathology support for programs, providing expert guidance and oversight in investigative and toxicologic pathology within Drug Safety Research and Evaluation (DSRE). This role combines lab management and project support with a focus on delivering high-quality, timely data to primarily support early-stage drug discovery and toxicology studies.
As part of the DSRE, Pathology team, you will report to the Senior Director DSRE - Pathology and you will partner with senior management and R&D teams to align pathology goals with overall program objectives.
How you will contribute :
- Manage the iPath Laboratory, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists and technical staff to achieve project milestones.
- Manage lab operations, budgeting, resource allocation, and workflows to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Proven leadership experience in managing pathology labs and teams in a discovery and nonclinical setting.
- Oversee and drive the development of investigative pathology capabilities within the team, including innovative methods to advance project outcomes.
- Provide scientific direction and investigative pathology expertise to project specific IHC and ISH deliverables in collaboration with the project pathologist.
- Serve as an integral member on discovery and development project teams to collaborate with project and R&D leadership across Takeda to ensure transition of programs into development.
- Responsible for recognizing critical issues as a highly skilled specialist, effectively communicate their implications to a broad audience and develop strategies to investigate / derisk these data to impact the project team strategy and decision making.
- Collaborate with DSRE project representatives, cross-functional project teams, Global Head of Pathology and Drug Safety Therapeutic Area Leaders in the development and execution of nonclinical safety and investigative strategies for discovery and development stage programs.
- Provide training and knowledge sharing for pathology-related aspects across the R&D teams.
- Participate in local and national toxicology / pathology meetings and represent Takeda in professional society committees, working groups and cross industry consortia.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications :
More About Us :
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as “hybrid” by Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. This position requires the candidate to come onsite to Cambridge location minimum 5x / month.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
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