AI-Native Biologics Discovery Platform Lead

Takeda; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA is hiring a Business Lead for AI-native Large Molecule Discovery to own a strategic product family spanning discovery workflows. You will integrate AI, data platforms, and automation to design smarter studies and deliver measurable scientific and business value.

This hybrid role requires deep biologics discovery experience, leadership across Research, DD&T, and external partners, and the ability to translate science into actionable product direction.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computational biology or related field with 10+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech R&D.
• Ownership of a product, platform, or capability portfolio end to end.
• Ability to set strategic direction and translate scientific ambition into executable strategies with technology partners.
• Strong experience in discovery-stage large-molecule drug discovery and AI-enabled discovery workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own and refine the strategic vision for future-state AI-native Large Molecule capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scope, sequencing, and priority with measurable impact.
• Define KPIs, track business value, and maintain an integrated portfolio view for leadership.
• Understand customers and translate needs into discovery workflows and target experiences.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to align priorities and investments.

Skills

Product ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic direction

Stakeholder management

AI/ML fluency

Education

Ph.D. in computational biology or related field

Tools

ELN/LIMS

Sequence design tools

Job description

Takeda in Boston, MA is hiring a Business Lead for AI-native Large Molecule Discovery to own a strategic product family spanning discovery workflows. You will integrate AI, data platforms, and automation to design smarter studies and deliver measurable scientific and business value.

This hybrid role requires deep biologics discovery experience, leadership across Research, DD&T, and external partners, and the ability to translate science into actionable product direction.