Global Therapeutic Research Lead, Oncology

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Job Description

Global Therapeutic Research Lead, Oncology

Are you a biotech or pharma executive ready to shape the future of oncology drug discovery? Join Takeda’s ODDU Leadership Team to drive AI-powered innovation and deliver transformative medicines to patients worldwide. As a member of the Oncology Drug Discovery Unit (ODDU) Leadership Team, you will set the vision for next‑generation oncology discovery, lead high‑impact project teams, and represent Takeda at the highest levels—internally and externally. You will champion the integration of AI / ML‑driven approaches and future‑forward ways of working, ensuring ODDU remains at the forefront of scientific innovation and patient impact.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Leveraging a proven track record of leading discovery programs to clinic, the Global Therapeutic Research Lead (GTRL) is a pipeline critical strategic leader responsible for driving Research’s most promising projects to the clinic, taking responsibility for the asset strategy and serving as the cross‑functional team leader.
• As member of the ODDU Leadership Team, this leader will help guide and execute the vision and strategy for the ODDU, leveraging AI / ML and digital innovation to accelerate discovery and development.
• As a key ‘drug hunter’ talent in Takeda Research, this leader will take on key mentoring roles, including helping to develop the next generation of project team leaders. This leader will also play a visible role in global Research initiatives.
• Driven by a passion for making a difference for patients, this leader will play a critical role in accelerating transformative drug discovery to deliver life‑changing therapies to patients with rigor and urgency. Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for Takeda, representing the organization with external partners, at scientific conferences, and in industry forums.

Who You Are

Program & Portfolio Leadership

Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration

Accountabilities

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral) :

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location : Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range :

$208,200.00 – $327,140.00

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 incentive programs, 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

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

YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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