Research Scientist, Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
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knowledge.Job DescriptionAt Takeda, we are a forward-looking,
world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and
delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D
efforts on three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments,
we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing
therapies to patients worldwide.About the Role:The Gastrointestinal
and Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery Unit at Takeda is building a
new team of experienced, innovative, and collaborative researchers
to deliver an industry-leading portfolio of drugs for various
gastrointestinal, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases with high
unmet medical needs. We seek a Research Scientist to join our
biology and cross-functional discovery teams -and create novel drug
candidates. Your role:
- provides technical leadership for research project
implementation and coordination,
- begins at the conception of new projects and helps advance to
candidate selection,
- generates exciting and rigorous data that drive confident
decisions,
- contributes critical thinking, technical expertise, and
scientific insight to teamwork, and
- maintains our Takeda culture that promotes creativity, open
communication, cooperation, and urgency while delivering the
highest quality of science for drug discovery.Accountabilities: - -
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- Identify, plan, and execute well-defined scientific
projects
- Initiate investigation of new experimental approaches to
specific problems using scientific theory and technical
literature
- Use defined practices and theoretical knowledge to perform
analyses, interpret results, and determine appropriate actions
- Utilize relevant information, technology, and resources to
proactively contribute to solving complex problems and achieving
objectives as a team
- Prepare and present comprehensive project and technical reports
to a range of internal and external audiencesEducation &
Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- PhD degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent), or MS
with 6+ years relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years relevant
experience
- Accomplishments in inflammation and/or immunology research
demonstrating creativity, conceptual learning, and aptitude for
laboratory work
- Thorough understanding of animal models of disease gained from
first-hand experience in designing and executing complex efficacy,
pharmacology, and mechanism of action studies in rodents
- Repertoire of blood and tissue-based assays to analyze RNA
expression, protein levels, cellular phenotypes, and/or
histology
- Ability and desire to solve scientific problems independently,
effectively, and creatively
- Well-developed skill at defining a question, observation, data
analysis, and interpretation so that results from well-controlled
experiments lead to project decisions
- Demonstrated teamwork ability to be highly collaborative,
focused, and work with pace and energy
- Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and communication
skillsThis position is currently classified as "onsite" in
Cambridge, MA. Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe
understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the
next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all
employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay
practices. -For Location:Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary
Range:$108,500.00 - $170,500.00The estimated salary range reflects
an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary
offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the
qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years
of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of
education attained, certifications or other professional licenses
held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from
which they will be performing the job.---The actual base salary
offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage
requirements for the job location. -U.S. based employees may be
eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based
employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision
insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and
long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition
reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays,
and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are
also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick
time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid
vacation. -EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to
creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national
origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or
characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran,
special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance
with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other
characteristic protected by law.LocationsBoston, MAWorker
TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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