Global Immunology Research Lead — Top 10 Projects

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

Job summary

The Global Therapeutic Research Lead (GTRL) at Takeda will drive one or more Top 10 drug discovery projects from target identification to preclinical development, sitting on the GI DDU Leadership Team. You will shape asset strategy, mentor teams, and align with Research, Clinical Development, and Commercial stakeholders to accelerate clinic-entry decisions.

You will build partnerships with academic institutions and industry, oversee external collaborations, and represent Takeda in strategic

Qualifications

• PhD required with 15+ years in immunology and inflammation research.
• Experience leading multiple drug discovery projects from target to IND.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication across matrix teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Top 10 drug discovery programs from target identification to preclinical development.
• Articulate and own project strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Mentor global project teams and elevate drug discovery capability across Research.
• Represent Takeda externally to evaluate opportunities and foster collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Drug discovery

Project management

Communication

Education

PhD or MS/BS with extensive experience

Job description

The Global Therapeutic Research Lead (GTRL) at Takeda will drive one or more Top 10 drug discovery projects from target identification to preclinical development, sitting on the GI DDU Leadership Team. You will shape asset strategy, mentor teams, and align with Research, Clinical Development, and Commercial stakeholders to accelerate clinic-entry decisions.

You will build partnerships with academic institutions and industry, oversee external collaborations, and represent Takeda in strategic