Senior Director - Medicinal Chemistry & Discovery Strategy

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 212.000 - 333.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work policy

Descripción de la vacante

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to guide strategy and portfolio decisions. The role includes overseeing CRO-driven programs, shaping chemistry initiatives, and aligning with global priorities.

The successful candidate will lead a team of chemists, collaborate with biology, pharmacology, and clinical development, and drive innovation through new technologies and best practices in a hybrid work setting.

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry with 15+ years experience (MS 21+, BS 23+).
• Proven track record leading drug discovery programs delivering clinical candidates.
• Experience overseeing CROs, vendor management, budgets and IP protection.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication of complex science to diverse audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the medicinal chemistry department.
• Oversee medicinal chemistry projects at CROs, ensuring progress and high‑quality outcomes.
• Mentor and develop internal chemists.
• Collaborate with biology, pharmacology, and clinical development to advance candidates.
• Drive innovation through new technologies and best practices.
• Build relationships with external partners and CROs.
• Identify external opportunities aligning scientific, therapeutic, and commercial needs.

Conocimientos

Leadership

CRO management

Drug discovery

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Educación

PhD in Chemistry/MedChem

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to guide strategy and portfolio decisions. The role includes overseeing CRO-driven programs, shaping chemistry initiatives, and aligning with global priorities.

The successful candidate will lead a team of chemists, collaborate with biology, pharmacology, and clinical development, and drive innovation through new technologies and best practices in a hybrid work setting.