Director, DMPK&M (GI & Inflammation)

Takeda•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Has significant scientific responsibilities (both strategic and tactical) impacting the progression of the Takeda Pipeline and scientific goals. Has strategic and tactical responsibility for formulating broad, long-ranging goals in support of their functional area/scientific specialty at department level. Acts as an advisor for nonclinical information on research or GPT project teams and with their line management. Proposes and implements strategies for compound development, finds and uses key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and SAB members to further development goals; makes significant “outward facing” scientific contributions. Plans and executes specialized studies at selected CROs as needed to explain data from nonclinical studies. May be a point of contact for government regulatory agencies for their function. Responsible for the efficient management of resources and budget planning for his/her area of focus. May function as project team leader or provide oversight to PTL’s or key project team contributors. Exhibits the highest standard of scientific integrity and functions as a role model for peers/subordinates to always make ethical decisions. Recognized internally and externally as a scientific leader and expert.

Requirements

PhD degree in a scientific discipline with 10+ years experience , or MS with 16+ years experience, or BS with 18+ years experience
Outstanding expertise and depth of knowledge within a scientific area; well-developed knowledge of other scientific areas.
Keeps up with the up-to-date scientific advancement (e.g. competitive landscape, new technology, new research portfolio, and new partnership).

Responsibilities

Has strategic and tactical responsibility for formulating broad, long-ranging goals in support of their functional area/scientific specialty at department level.
Acts as an advisor for nonclinical information on research or GPT project teams and with their line management.
Proposes and implements strategies for compound development, finds and uses key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and SAB members to further development goals; makes significant “outward facing” scientific contributions.
Plans and executes specialized studies at selected CROs as needed to explain data from nonclinical studies.
May be a point of contact for government regulatory agencies for their function.
Responsible for the efficient management of resources and budget planning for his/her area of focus.
May function as project team leader or provide oversight to PTL’s or key project team contributors.
Exhibits the highest standard of scientific integrity and functions as a role model for peers/subordinates to always make ethical decisions.
Recognized internally and externally as a scientific leader and expert.