Associate Director, Global Biomarker Lead, Inflammation, GI2 TAU

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA seeks a senior leader to design and execute translational biomarker strategies, partnering with GI-DDU researchers to identify and validate targeted pathways and candidate biomarkers for mechanism of action and drug response.

The role leads the Translational Sub‑Team, drives biomarker endpoints for early‑stage trials, and coordinates with clinical and discovery teams to align biomarker strategies with program goals.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific discipline with 7+ years of translational biomarker experience.
• Deep expertise in translational biomarkers and multi‑omics approaches within immune‑mediated inflammatory diseases.
• Proven leadership ability in a matrix organization and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with discovery research to design translational research and identify biomarkers.
• Lead translational biomarker strategy and biomarker-driven study design.
• Provide matrix leadership across cross-functional teams and collaborate with physicians and scientists.
• Represent Translational Biomarker Strategy on project teams to support clinical development goals.

Skills

Biomarker strategy

Leadership in matrix organization

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in a scientific discipline

Job description

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with GI-DDU discovery research and physician scientists to design and execute translational research that identifies and validates targeted pathways based on human data and defines candidate biomarkers for mechanism of action and drug response.
• Lead translational biomarker strategy development and execution to support the clinical stage portfolio, including biomarker-driven clinical study design, implementation of novel technologies, and incorporation of biomarker endpoints for decision‐making in early‑stage clinical trials.
• Lead the Translational Sub‑Team (TST) and provide matrix leadership across multiple functional areas, working closely with physician scientists, clinical leads, clinical pharmacologists, TBB, non‑clinical scientists, and discovery research scientists to build consensus around a fit‑for‑purpose biomarker strategy.
• Represent Translational and Biomarker Research on Project and Global Product Teams to provide pharmacodynamic, disease and predictive biomarker strategy and support translational medicine goals of the assigned programs in all phases of clinical development.
• Contribute as a key member of project teams that provide strategic, technical, and scientific leadership for program progression from discovery research through development and serve as a subject‑matter expert for clinical development and overall asset strategies.
• Implement fit‑for‑purpose validation for all clinical biomarker assays in partnership with the biomarker assay group, and ensure high scientific quality of pharmacodynamic, prognostic, and predictive biomarker data to drive program decision‑making.
• Evaluate and apply state‑of‑the‑art scientific tools and cutting edge technologies to drive innovation in biomarker strategy execution.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the research and development efforts from academic institutions, competitor biopharmaceutical companies and fee‑for‑service bioanalytical CROs for translational biomarker research.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of biomarker sections of candidate nomination documents, clinical protocols and documents submitted to Regulatory Agencies.
• Establish and maintain scientific dialogue with KOLs and clinical translational experts across medical, academic, and regulatory communities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PhD in a scientific discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience. Deep expertise in translational biomarkers and multi‑omics approaches within immune‑mediated inflammatory diseases. Demonstrated expertise in biomarker discovery, biomarker development, and translational medicine, as evidenced by publications, regulatory submissions, and/or national or international presentations. Excellent understanding of drug development, regulatory processes and clinical development. Proven leadership ability, including experience leading teams within a matrix organization and working independently. Strong analytical, oral and written communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.

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: $154,400.00 - $242,550.00. 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.

EEO Statement

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Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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