AI-native Biologics Discovery Leader

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Business Lead for AI-native Large Molecule Discovery to own the scientific vision, product strategy, and adoption across the discovery platform. The role interfaces with scientists, data teams, and external partners to ensure a science-first, value-driven product roadmap.

The successful candidate will combine deep biology expertise with computational fluency to guide AI-enabled workflows and drive measurable scientific and business impact in biologics discovery.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computational biology or related field with 10+ years pharma/biotech R&D.
• Proven ownership of end-to-end product or platform with roadmap and adoption.
• Strong ability to align science goals with business value across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic vision for AI-native large molecule discovery product family.
• Lead cross-functional teams across discovery, data, and software.
• Translate scientific ambition into executable product and adoption plans.

Skills

Technical fluency

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Product strategy

Cross-functional

Education

Ph.D. in computational biology

Tools

ELN/LIMS

AI/ML platforms

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Business Lead for AI-native Large Molecule Discovery to own the scientific vision, product strategy, and adoption across the discovery platform. The role interfaces with scientists, data teams, and external partners to ensure a science-first, value-driven product roadmap.

The successful candidate will combine deep biology expertise with computational fluency to guide AI-enabled workflows and drive measurable scientific and business impact in biologics discovery.