Head of Drug Discovery Lab Automation and Transformation

Job Description

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 three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

About the Role :

Takeda is seeking a visionary leader to drive our transformation towards the Drug Discovery Lab of the Future. In this role, you will design and implement a forward-thinking research strategy that integrates automation, digitalization, and advanced AI-driven closed-loop systems. You will articulate the roadmap for a cutting-edge, fully automated research environment and lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver breakthrough innovations across discovery and development.

You will be responsible for building strategic partnerships, identifying new technologies and talents, and ensuring that our research labs operate at highest quality and efficiency with rigor and continuous improvement. The role demands a blend of deep technical acumen, strategic insights, and a proven record of leading large-scale organizational change in lab automation and transformation.

Key Responsibilities :

Design Research Strategy for the Lab of the Future

• Collaborate with Takeda's Research Leadership Team (RLT) to shape and implement a comprehensive strategy to transform traditional research labs into automated, digitally enabled facilities
• Define and scale throughput of new discovery programs, ensuring efficient program execution and high-quality outcomes

Automation and Transformation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Qualifications :

Why Join Us?

Additional Information

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 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

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt Yes

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