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Scientist – Analytical Development (AD) – Late Development

Employer
Takeda
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Start date
Sep 26, 2024
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Job Description

About the role:

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

Join Takeda as a Scientist – Analytical Development (AD) – Late Stage Development where you will independently lead efforts in development of analytical methods, implementation of evolving scientific technology and influences strategic planning within AD and across Pharmaceutical Sciences to deliver on program strategy and initiatives. You will also prepare and coordinate completion of technology transfer documentation, CMC sections of regulatory documents, or validation plans and reports within expertise for review. As part of the Analytical Development team, you will report to Associate Director, Analytical Development.

How you will contribute:
  • Develop and leverage strategic understanding of project and CMC priorities to plan/coordinate with cross-functional peers and evaluate impact of decisions across CMC functions and other development functions.

  • Contribute to complex/multiple projects or functional areas through leading or influencing others.

  • Influence and support initiatives related to driving scientific and technical improvement within a function and potentially cross-functionally.

  • Review, interpret, and communicate data cross functionally within CMC and project teams.

  • Coordinate with others in creating technical reports including reviewing and editing.

  • Conduct analysis of technical and conceptual risk and trends.

  • Identify process trends and define process strategy or use of novel technologies.

  • Recognized as a technical expert and resource within function.

  • Significant technical responsibility for a project area/technical program within the department and potentially across CMC.

  • Represent functional area on CMC project teams by communicating activities from designated functional area to project team.

  • Integrate scientific/technical efforts around cross-functional issues.

  • Identify topics for initiatives and may lead local/global initiatives as directed by senior management.

  • Ensure a productive and development-rich environment; Serve as a technical resource or mentor for junior staff and leverage expertise in laboratory technology as a functional resource/trainer.

  • Define more complex/novel approaches and methodologies to solving complex technical challenges.

  • Identify vendors and build relationships to gain access to technologies as needed to deliver pipeline goals.

  • Manage key vendor relationships across projects as appropriate, and affect resolution of issues arising at vendors.

  • Initiate and influences project direction outside department.

  • Prepare and review technical reports and regulatory filing documentation.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and resolutions, with a focus on scientific /technical challenges.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or related pharmaceutical science and 8+ years relevant industry experience

  • Masters degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 6+ years relevant industry experience

  • PhD in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science

  • Experience in CMC pharmaceutical development for active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products under cGMP's

  • Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

  • Experience with the use of contract facilities

  • Experience contributing to regulatory filings

  • Have developed expertise in multiple areas of analytical technology and demonstrate an in-depth working knowledge of program strategy. Experienced with working on late-stage assets and with various regulatory agencies

  • Knowledge of analytical techniques with advanced experience in multiple techniques such as LC, GC, MS, dissolution, particle size analysis, etc.; Able to work in a lab setting and independently interpret results of complex experiments and integrate data produced by other disciplines

  • Experience with a variety of method development, validation, and transfer; Ability to design and direct analytical strategy to meet CMC project objectives

  • Able to coordinate resources (internal/external) to support a project

  • Experience with analytical testing for liposome or LNP or other complex formulations preferred

  • Able to expresses oneself clearly and concisely within team; documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; adjusts communication style as appropriate for the audience; timely and effectively communicates with senior management; has sound technical writing skills to support authorship and approval of internal technical documents.

  • Subject matter expertise in a specific scientific area or areas. Demonstrated ability to successfully contribute across multiple scientific endeavors

  • Ability to capture knowledge within the organization; improves solutions, processes, and deliverables through use of information; improves information capital by contributing experience, theories, deliverables, and models for others to use

  • Demonstrated involvement in professional community evidenced by presentation of scientific posters or lectures at professional conferences or events preferred

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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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:

$108,500.00 - $170,500.00

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-termincentives. 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

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

Company

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, our organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R&D efforts, we’re laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe.

 

Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future

For more information, visit https://jobs.takeda.com/

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