AI-Driven Investigative Toxicologist (In Vitro)

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a highly skilled scientist to develop and deliver automated in vitro and AI/ML toxicology models for safer medicines. You will join a global team and apply cutting-edge techniques to accelerate IND-enabling safety data.

The role emphasizes tissue culture, data analysis, and integration of AI/ML with experimental work, with opportunities to present findings to internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• PhD/ MS/ BS with relevant biology/pharmacology training.
• Experience with AI/ML tools to analyze in vitro data.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical setting and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI/ML-augmented in vitro toxicology models to de-risk candidates.
• Culture immortalized cancer cell lines and primary cells for assays.
• Prepare protocols, analyze data, and present results in team meetings.
• Integrate AI/ML with investigative toxicology and collaborators.
• Run automated screening assays to prioritize assets based on safety.
• Collaborate with automation and tech teams to improve assay throughput.
• Initiate new experimental approaches using scientific literature.

Skills

AI/ML proficiency

Cell culture

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in biology/pharmacology

MS in related field

BS in related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a highly skilled scientist to develop and deliver automated in vitro and AI/ML toxicology models for safer medicines. You will join a global team and apply cutting-edge techniques to accelerate IND-enabling safety data.

The role emphasizes tissue culture, data analysis, and integration of AI/ML with experimental work, with opportunities to present findings to internal and external audiences.