Takeda · 3 months ago
Associate Director, Target Discovery Digital Capabilities Strategy
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $241K/yr
7+ years expTakeda is a biopharmaceutical company focused on research and development. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead the strategic definition and coordination of Target Identification and Validation tools and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with research priorities and digital transformation goals.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Define and evolve the strategic roadmap for TidVal tools and infrastructure across Takeda Research
Translate scientific needs into actionable tool and infrastructure requirements, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area strategies and research portfolio goals
Partner with the Takeda Data and Digital (DD&T) team to co-develop scalable, interoperable, and future-ready TidVal platforms
Lead cross-functional coordination across Research functions to gather, prioritize, and implement TidVal requirements
Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across scientific, technical, and operational teams
Manage timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies for TidVal-related initiatives
Identify and manage strategic partnerships with external vendors, academic collaborators, and consortia to accelerate TidVal innovation
Ensure external tools and platforms integrate effectively with Takeda’s internal systems and scientific workflows
Apply deep knowledge of target identification and validation methodologies, including genomics, proteomics, functional screening, and computational biology
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and scientific advances in TidVal and related domains
Contribute to scientific strategy discussions and represent TidVal capabilities in internal governance forums
Qualification
Required
PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., molecular biology, pharmacology, bioinformatics) with 7+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical research
Demonstrated expertise in target identification and validation, including hands-on experience with relevant tools and platforms
Proven track record in program or project management, preferably in a matrixed R&D environment
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels and functions
Experience collaborating with data science, digital, and IT teams to implement research infrastructure
Benefits
Short-term and/ or long-term incentives
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
Recent News
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