AI-Driven Lab Discovery Product Leader

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Business Lead for AI-native Discovery Automation & Robotics in Cambridge, MA with a hybrid work setup. You will shape the strategic vision for laboratory orchestration software that integrates AI, automation, and data platforms into a continuous discovery environment.

Responsibilities include defining product strategy, aligning teams across research, digital, and automation units, and translating scientific needs into technology solutions to optimize laboratory workflows.

Qualifications

• PhD with 10+ years of R&D experience in pharma/biotech.
• Ownership of product portfolios and experience in laboratory automation.
• Strong fluency in computational and AI concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and roadmaps for AI-native discovery automation.
• Align cross-functional teams across research, digital, and automation units.
• Drive adoption to deliver measurable scientific and business value.
• Translate scientific needs into technology solutions and optimize workflows with AI agents and automation.

Skills

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

AI/ML concepts

Laboratory automation

Education

PhD in engineering/chemistry/biology

Tools

ELN/LIMS

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Business Lead for AI-native Discovery Automation & Robotics in Cambridge, MA with a hybrid work setup. You will shape the strategic vision for laboratory orchestration software that integrates AI, automation, and data platforms into a continuous discovery environment.

Responsibilities include defining product strategy, aligning teams across research, digital, and automation units, and translating scientific needs into technology solutions to optimize laboratory workflows.