Senior Director, Medicinal Chemistry

Senior Director, Medicinal Chemistry

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to join our leadership team. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our company by providing strategic guidance and oversight to our medicinal chemistry efforts. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving our drug discovery initiatives forward, ensuring their successful progression and alignment with our company's overall goals and objectives. By leveraging their expertise, they will significantly influence our strategic decisions and contribute to the advancement of our scientific and commercial endeavors. Additionally, this person will oversee external programs at CROs, managing the design, execution, and progression of medicinal chemistry projects conducted exclusively at these organizations.

Accountabilities

• Create business development opportunities that meet the strategic scientific, therapeutic, and commercial needs of the organization or specific Therapeutic Area (TA).
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the medicinal chemistry department, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Oversee the design, execution, and management of medicinal chemistry projects conducted exclusively at CROs, ensuring timely progress and high‑quality outcomes.
• Mentor and develop a team of internal chemists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including biology, pharmacology, and clinical development, to advance drug candidates from discovery through development.
• Drive innovation in medicinal chemistry through the integration of new technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, industry collaborators, and contract research organizations.

Education & Competencies (Technical And Behavioral)

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits Summary

U.S. Base Salary Range : $208,200.00 – $327,140.00. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and / or long‑term incentives, 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. 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.

Location

Boston, MA

EEO Statement

Takeda 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.

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