Senior Director, Medicinal Chemistry & CRO Strategy

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

Descripción de la vacante

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry in Boston, MA, with hybrid work options. You will lead the department, shape chemistry strategy, and oversee CRO-driven programs to deliver high-quality candidates.

You will mentor a team of chemists, collaborate across biology, pharmacology, and clinical development, and drive innovation using cutting-edge methods while aligning with company priorities.

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry or related discipline with extensive experience.
• Proven track record leading drug discovery programs that produced clinical candidates.
• Experience overseeing external CROs and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of medicinal chemistry aligned with company priorities.
• Oversee CRO-based medicinal chemistry projects, managing budget, data integrity and IP.
• Mentor internal chemists and develop a high-performing team.
• Partner with biology, pharmacology, and clinical teams to advance candidates.
• Drive innovation through new technologies and best practices.
• Build external partnerships with academia, industry collaborators, and CROs.
• Identify external opportunities to meet strategic scientific and commercial needs.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Medicinal chemistry

CRO management

Project management

Communication

Educación

PhD in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry

MS with 21+ years experience

BS with 23+ years experience

Descripción del empleo

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry in Boston, MA, with hybrid work options. You will lead the department, shape chemistry strategy, and oversee CRO-driven programs to deliver high-quality candidates.

You will mentor a team of chemists, collaborate across biology, pharmacology, and clinical development, and drive innovation using cutting-edge methods while aligning with company priorities.