Head of AI-Native Small Molecule Discovery Platform

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

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Business Lead for AI-native Small Molecule Discovery to own the product family from vision to adoption. You will define target scientist experiences, guide AI-enabled discovery workflows, and translate scientific ambition into measurable value for the research portfolio.

You will lead cross-functional teams of chemists, computational scientists, and software engineers, partnering with the Labs of Tomorrow leadership to set priorities, roadmaps, and successful

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computational chemistry, structural biology, data science, medicinal chemistry or related field.
• Experience leading portfolio-level initiatives with measurable impact.
• Strong ability to translate scientific ambition into executable strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own and refine the strategic vision for AI-native small molecule discovery capabilities.
• Define roadmaps, adoption, and measurable scientific value across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with scientists and technologists to translate discovery needs into products.
• Set priorities across Research, DD&T, and external partners to align delivery.
• Lead adoption and ensure the portfolio delivers business impact.

Skills

Product ownership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

AI/ML concepts

Technical fluency

Influence without authority

External partnerships

Education

Ph.D. in computational chemistry or related field

Tools

ELN/LIMS

Job description

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Business Lead for AI-native Small Molecule Discovery to own the product family from vision to adoption. You will define target scientist experiences, guide AI-enabled discovery workflows, and translate scientific ambition into measurable value for the research portfolio.

You will lead cross-functional teams of chemists, computational scientists, and software engineers, partnering with the Labs of Tomorrow leadership to set priorities, roadmaps, and successful