Head of AI-Driven Discovery Automation & Robotics

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

Hybrid

USD 212,000 - 333,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Takeda in Cambridge, MA seeks a Business Lead for AI-native Discovery Automation & Robotics to own the scientific vision, product strategy, and adoption of a next-generation laboratory orchestration platform that runs 24/7 in drug discovery.

You will partner with automation engineers, platform scientists, medicinal chemists, and external partners to shape a unified lab operating layer, translating laboratory needs into AI-enabled workflows and measurable business value.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in engineering, chemistry, biology, or related field with 10+ years in pharma/biotech R&D.
  • Proven ownership of a product, platform, or capability end to end.
  • Strong ability to set strategic direction and align cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own and refine strategic vision for AI-native Discovery Automation & Robotics.
  • Define orchestration engine and drive adoption across research and operations.
  • Collaborate with Labs of Tomorrow leadership to set roadmap and investments.
  • Interface with internal customers and external partners to ensure value.

Skills

Product strategy
Stakeholder management
AI/ML concepts
Laboratory automation
Cross-functional leadership

Education

Ph.D. in engineering, chemistry, biology, or related field
10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D

Tools

Instrument scheduling software
Laboratory informatics
Automation platforms

Job description

Takeda in Cambridge, MA seeks a Business Lead for AI-native Discovery Automation & Robotics to own the scientific vision, product strategy, and adoption of a next-generation laboratory orchestration platform that runs 24/7 in drug discovery.

You will partner with automation engineers, platform scientists, medicinal chemists, and external partners to shape a unified lab operating layer, translating laboratory needs into AI-enabled workflows and measurable business value.

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