Senior Director, Medicinal Chemistry & CRO Strategy

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 212.000 - 333.000; Jornada completa

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Hybrid work policy

Descripción de la vacante

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to guide strategy and portfolio decisions, and oversee CRO-driven programs.

The role demands leadership of a chemistry organization, cross-functional collaboration, and external partnerships to advance drug candidates from discovery through development. You will mentor high-performing teams, drive innovation, and align chemistry plans with company priorities, while managing budgets, timelines and data

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry with 15+ years of experience; MS with 21+ years or BS with 23+ years.
• Proven track record leading drug discovery programs delivering clinical candidates.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of medicinal chemistry principles, project execution and drug design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to explain complex science.
• Experience managing external CRO partners for medicinal chemistry programs across regions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and adaptive decision-making skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the medicinal chemistry department.
• Oversee medicinal chemistry projects at CROs, including budget, vendor performance and data integrity.
• Mentor and develop internal chemists and foster collaboration.
• Partner with biology, pharmacology and clinical teams to advance candidates.
• Drive innovation through new technologies, methodologies and best practices.
• Build and maintain external partnerships with academia, industry and CROs.
• Identify external opportunities aligned with scientific, therapeutic and commercial goals.

Conocimientos

Medicinal Chemistry leadership

Drug discovery leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Team development

Communication

Mentoring

Educación

PhD in Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to guide strategy and portfolio decisions, and oversee CRO-driven programs.

The role demands leadership of a chemistry organization, cross-functional collaboration, and external partnerships to advance drug candidates from discovery through development. You will mentor high-performing teams, drive innovation, and align chemistry plans with company priorities, while managing budgets, timelines and data