Global Therapeutic Research Lead - Gastrointestinal and Inflammation

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Job Description:

Purpose:

• Leveraging a proven track record of leading at least 3 discovery programs to clinic, The Global Therapeutic Research Lead (G-TRL) is a pipeline critical strategic leader responsible for driving Research projects to the clinic. The individual will sit on the Gastroenterology and Inflammation Drug Discovery Unit (GI DDU) Leadership Team.
• Leader for at least one or more of Takeda’s top priority projects with substantial clinical and commercial potential with a clear accelerated path to the clinic.
• You will provide mentorship to team members to elevate enterprise thinking and capabilities of our drug discovery talent across the global Research function.
• As project lead, the G-TRL builds a connected view of the project within the Gastroenterology and Inflammation TA strategy and treatment paradigm and can represent all core expertise at depth and align with stakeholders and sponsors across the organization including Research, Clinical Development, and Commercial stakeholders and executive level governance committees.
• G-TRLs are responsible for creating the medicine vision, early asset strategy, and managing multiple external partnerships that accelerate delivery of the project.
• G-TRLs will establish smart, fast, and critical path-minded practices for groups, including integrating new strategies and competitive industry ways of working.
• G-TRL will advise on the continuous infusion of new Research projects aligned to strategy to generate a sustainable Research Engine generating a steady flow of high-quality INDs every year.
  
  

Purpose:

• Leveraging a proven track record of leading at least 3 discovery programs to clinic, The Global Therapeutic Research Lead (G-TRL) is a pipeline critical strategic leader responsible for driving Research projects to the clinic. The individual will sit on the Gastroenterology and Inflammation Drug Discovery Unit (GI DDU) Leadership Team.
• Leader for at least one or more of Takeda’s top priority projects with substantial clinical and commercial potential with a clear accelerated path to the clinic.
• You will provide mentorship to team members to elevate enterprise thinking and capabilities of our drug discovery talent across the global Research function.
• As project lead, the G-TRL builds a connected view of the project within the Gastroenterology and Inflammation TA strategy and treatment paradigm and can represent all core expertise at depth and align with stakeholders and sponsors across the organization including Research, Clinical Development and Commercial stakeholders and executive level governance committees.
• G-TRLs are responsible for creating the medicine vision, early asset strategy and managing multiple external partnerships that accelerate delivery of the project.
• G-TRLs will establish smart, fast, and critical path minded practices for groups, including integrating new strategies and competitive industry ways of working.
• G-TRL will advise on the continuous infusion of new Research projects aligned to strategy to generate a sustainable Research Engine generating a steady flow of high-quality INDs every year.
  
  

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral) :

• Advanced degree in health or life sciences (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M.)
• Expected to have at least 10-12 years industry and relevant subject matter expertise within Immunology and Inflammation and at least 10-12 years global management experience, including working effectively with matrix teams.
• Extensive experience in leading drug discovery teams and managing drug discovery/development projects, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting covering gastroenterology and inflammation.
• Deep understanding of the drug discovery process, including target identification, hit-to-lead optimization, and preclinical development, anticipating, and removing roadblocks.
• Proven track record of leading numerous projects, ideally 5 projects, across discovery from target inception to Candidate Nomination or beyond.
• Played a major role in 3 INDs.
• Has delivered clinical development assets, must include experience with biologics and preferably across multiple modalities.
• Excellent and inclusive leadership with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams towards achieving ambitious goals.
• Reputation as a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who engages relevant expertise no matter where it resides.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory requirements and commercial considerations with relevant knowledge and expertise for specific modalities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry collaborators.
  
  

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

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For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

U.S. Base Salary Range :

$205,100.00 - $322,300.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement:

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Locations:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Job Exempt:

Yes

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