Global Translational Biomarker Strategy Lead

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

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.