Research Senior Associate Oncology Drug Discovery Unit
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Boston
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
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knowledge.Job DescriptionAre you looking for a patient-focused,
innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to
shine? Join us as a (Title) in our Cambridge office.At Takeda, we
are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our
R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To
do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through
life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer
stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for
excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive,
collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an
unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter
Future to people around the world.Here, you will be a vital
contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.Objective / Purpose:
- Provides technical leadership for research project
implementation and coordination.
- A successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute
from the lab to advance novel and differentiated therapeutic
modalities towards preclinical and clinical milestones, by working
collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams and external
partners.
- This individual will provide theoretical/conceptual input to
the design and development of well-defined projects, and then lead
their execution, including data analysis and presentation of
results and suggested next steps to the project
team.Accountabilities:
- Proper handling and care of mice and other rodents, general
dosing (multiple routes - oral, IV, IP, SC) and surgical techniques
and collection and analysis of blood and tissue samples; work
schedule flexibility to ensure optimal dosing schedules on a
project specific need will be required on a case-by-case
basis.
- Understands and implements study protocols in accordance with
regulatory requirements for compliance with IACUC guidelines
- Independently plans assignments for a research work group or
project, troubleshoots complex problems specialized procedures, and
change experimental design if necessary.
- Contributes to design and execution of in vivo experiments,
analyze data and interpret results and present data to relevant
stakeholders: Knowledge of data analysis programs such as GraphPad
PRISM, MicroSoft Excel Fit, FlowJo FACS analysis, Nanostring
transcriptome analysis and Softmax Pro and/or other equivalent
software.
- Maintenance of electronic laboratory notebooks and technical
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- Able to clarify requests and provide suggestions and put data
into context.
- Develops and validates new methods to support completion of
complex assignments within a project.
- Understands why one series of experiments is more appropriate
than others.
- Exercises independent judgement (selecting most appropriate
methods, coordinating efforts, evaluating criteria for obtaining
results).
- Utilizes technical literature to implement novel procedures,
changes, and improvements within a project. Can duplicate and
appropriately modify experimental procedures based on the
literature.
- Interprets and analyzes data, helping to incorporate results
into overall scientific projects; Independently generates novel
hypothesis.Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- MS in a scientific discipline (or equivalent) with 1+ years
relevant experience, or BS with 3+ years relevant experience
- Experience with data analysis software, such as FlowJo and
GraphPad Prism.
- Good communications skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and time
management skills.
- Strong team player who thrives in a dynamic, 'biotech-like'
environment.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
lawThis position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance
with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy. -#LI-JT1Takeda
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:$84,000.00 - $132,000.00The 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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