• Job Description

  Req#: R0088572

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  Job Description

  About the role:

  Takeda's Oncology Drug Discovery Unit is looking for a lab-based in vivo scientist to join a collaborative and dynamic team. You should have a strong foundation in in vivo oncology models and will be responsible for critical path activities with demonstrated in vivo skills in immuno-oncology drug discovery. You will collaborate and demonstrate effective communication and documentation of results with key stakeholders.

  How you will contribute:

  • Independently design and complete in vivo experiments with a primary focus on efficacy, PK and MOA studies in a range of models (syngeneic, xenograft)
  • Perform standard and complex in vivo procedures, such as dosing all routes, tissue necropsy, and tumor inoculation and measurements
  • Analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data to important partners, and play an active role in the subsequent scientific discussions leading to important decisions and program-ensuring next steps
  • Initiate investigation of new experimental approaches to specific problems using scientific theory, data from external partners, and technical literature
  • Help with external collaborations with CROs and establish new protocols

  Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in a scientific discipline (no post doc experience required) , or MS with 4+ years experience, or BS with 6+ years experience
  • Expertise with preclinical in vivo murine models (especially syngeneic, xenograft tumor models etc.), and technical skills including mammalian tissue culture, in vivo model development, drug administration by multiple routes (IV, SQ, IP, IT, PO) and blood/tissue collection is required
  • Hands-on basic experience with tissue processing, running and analyzing multi-color flow cytometry is strongly preferred
  • Experience with data analysis software, such as GraphPad Prism and FlowJo
  • Demonstrate scientific leadership from the lab within project teams.

  What Takeda can offer you:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
  • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
  • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
  • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
  • Family Planning Support
  • Flexible Work Paths
  • Tuition reimbursement

  More about us:

  At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

  Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

  
  

  Base Salary Range: $ 102,200 to $ 146,000. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

  The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

  
  

  Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, absent an approved religious or medical reason. US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. If you are contacted by a Takeda recruiter about your job application, we encourage you to seek more information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function to which you have applied.

  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.

  Locations

  Boston, MA

  Worker Type

  Employee

  Worker Sub-Type

  Regular

  Time Type

  Full time

• About the company

  Hope and empathy. These two words are not often associated with pharmaceutical companies. But here at Takeda, our people are motivated to serve patients with integrity, respect, and empathy. Driven by our mission, we seek to bring hope of better health and a brighter future to those we impact. To do this, we focus on our chosen core therapeutic areas: Oncology Gastroenterology Neuroscience Develop life-saving vaccines No matter the region, business unit, function, or team, everyone at Takeda matters. Every one of our employees is a vital contributor to our bold, inspiring mission.

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