Associate Director: Tumor Biology Lab, ODDU

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

Are you ready to lead innovation at the cutting edge of cancer research? As the Tumor Biology Lab Head in Takeda’s Oncology Drug Discovery Unit (ODDU), you’ll helm a dynamic team of lab scientists, pioneering the adoption of state-of-the-art molecular and cellular biology technologies. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide both scientific and strategic leadership, igniting breakthrough tumor biology projects that unravel tumor-intrinsic mechanisms and their impact on the tumor microenvironment leveraging advanced automation, digitalization, and AI/ML-driven workflows accelerate scientific discovery . Most importantly, you’ll nurture a collaborative, inclusive culture that drives the success of both the ODDU and the global Takeda research community. Join us and redefine what’s possible in cancer research!

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and implement automated, digitally enabled experimental workflows using robotics and integrated analysis platforms.
  

• Ensure rigorous experimental design and data integrity to drive high-quality, reproducible results for drug discovery.
  

• Collaborate across lab heads, ODDU leaders, and cross-functional partners to amplify lab impact.
  

• Driven by a passion for innovation, accelerate transformative drug discovery to deliver life-changing therapies to patients with urgency and excellence
  

• Serve as senior scientific advisor and project lead, providing technical guidance to teams and stakeholders.
  

• Represent Takeda and ODDU at scientific meetings, business development, and candidate evaluations.
  

• Maintain robust documentation (e.g., Electronic Lab Notebooks) and support regulatory submissions.
  

• Mentor and develop scientific talent, fostering innovation, digital fluency, and excellence.
  

• Champion Takeda’s values, leadership principles, and commitment to DEI.
  

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :

• PhD (6+ years), MS (12+ years), or BS (14+ years) in a scientific discipline.
  

• Deep expertise in tumor biology and the tumor microenvironment.
  

• Demonstrated experience implementing and optimizing digitally enabled and automated laboratory workflows (including robotics, high-throughput screening, digital data capture, and integrated analysis).
  

• Proven ability to drive innovative research strategies and deliver results in drug discovery.
  

• Recognized leadership in mentoring talent, establishing best practices, and ensuring experimental rigor.
  

• Effective collaborator with cross-functional partners to maximize portfolio impact.
  

• Strong communicator with robust scientific and regulatory documentation skills.
  

• Experienced working in global teams and diverse, collaborative environments.
  

• Agile, curious, and open-minded; embraces digital transformation and high engagement.
  

• Embodies Takeda’s values, leadership principles, DEI commitment, and an enterprise mindset.
  

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:
Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:
$153,600.00 - $241,340.00

The 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 e mployee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and/ or l ong- t erm incentive s . 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 Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt
Yes

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