Fujisawa, Kanagawa Takeda

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Job Description:
"Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World" is the purpose of a company. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We're looking for like-minded professionals to join us.

Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company's founding. Takeda-ism incorporates
Integrity, Fairness, Honesty,
and
Perseverance,
with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.

The core mission of
Target Validation Sciences (TVS):
is
to drive pipeline value creation and acceleration:
by collaborating closely with Computational Sciences (CS) and aligning with Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) therapeutic strategies, encompassing areas such as oncology, neuroscience, gastrointestinal and inflammation.
TVS focuses on validating drug targets using cutting-edge biological platforms:
that reflect relevant human biology, consistently delivering high-quality program starts to sustain the Research goal of 5-7 high quality INDs annually.

This position engages in validating therapeutic concepts by
leveraging expertise in neuroscience research.:
It also emphasizes fostering collaboration both internally and externally to establish advanced platforms and generate program starts, aiming for minimal post-program attrition.

  • Hypothesize, design and execute research activities to validate drug targets, leading sub-teams and leveraging expertise in neuroscience research and diseases fields (eg. dementia, ALS) to deliver program starts, particularly in communication with the CS and DDU teams.
  • Proactively collaborate with internal and external partners to introduce or utilize cutting-edge technologies, such as iPSC-derived neuron models and clincal samples.
  • Understand and align research strategies and goals within sub-teams, cultivating effective communication among stakeholders to ensure the delivery of impactful, high-quality program starts that contribute to Takeda's innovation-driven research objectives.

Accountabilities:

  • Strategic Leadership:
    Provide strategic and scientific leadership to the target validation sub-team, driving high-confidence approaches to enable high-quality program starts in the neuroscience therapeutic area, in close collaboration with internal (Shonan and Boston) and external partners.
  • Innovation and Insights:
    Generate and propose novel scientific concepts, methodologies, or improvements by integrating insights from internal data, external collaborations, and the latest scientific literature, in partnership with key stakeholders, such as NS DDU and CS teams.
  • Expert Contributions:
    Lead scientific discussions, contributing expert insights and guiding critical decisions as a seasoned researcher and manager in neuroscience. Scout for cutting-edge research technologies from external organizations, and work closely with internal platform teams to enhance target validation capabilities.
  • Talent Development:
    Mentor team members and conduct performance evaluations to foster leadership behaviors, cultivate scientific excellence and build a high-performing team.
  • Communication and Alignment:
    Clearly convey the department's mission and vision to team members and key collaborators, ensuring alignment on objectives and timely delivery of shared goals.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
    Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive scientific culture, encouraging innovative thinking and free exchange of ideas across therapeutic areas.
  • Resource Management:
    Optimize sub-team resources, including FTE allocation and budget management, to achieve departmental milestones efficiently and effectively.

Target Validation Science(TVS)のコアミッションは、がん、神経科学、消化器・炎症領域からなる3つの創薬ユニット(DDU)の戦略と連携し、特にComputational Science部門(CS)と密に協力しながら、パイプラインの価値創出と加速化を推進することです。TVSは、ヒト病態を反映する最先端の生物学的なプラットフォームを用いた創薬ターゲットの検証に重点を置き、研究部門の目標である年間5-7個のIND(Investigational New Drug Application)を達成するという研究目標を継続的に支えるために、質の高い創薬プログラムを着実に開始させることに注力しています。

このポジションは、ニューロサイエンス研究の専門知識を活用し、治療コンセプトの実験的な検証に携わります。また、社内外のコラボレーションを通じて先進的なプラットフォームを確立し、創薬プログラムを開始させることに重点を置き、プログラム開始後の脱落率を最小限に抑えることを目指します。

  • 創薬ターゲットを実験的に検証するための研究を、サブチームを率い、仮説提案、デザイン、実行します。神経科学およびその疾患領域(認知症、ALSなど)の専門知識を活用して、特にCSおよびDDUチームとコミュニケーションを取りながら、創薬プログラムの開始を目指す。
  • 社内外のパートナーと積極的に協力し、iPS細胞由来の神経細胞モデルや臨床検体などの最先端の技術を導入・活用する。
  • サブチーム内で研究戦略や目標を理解し、ステークホルダー間の効果的なコミュニケーションを育むことで、タケダのイノベーションドリブンな研究に貢献するインパクトのある質の高い創薬プログラムスタートを確実に実現する。

Accountabilities:

  • 戦略的リーダーシップ:
    :創薬ターゲット検証のためのサブチームを率い、戦略的かつサイエンティフィックなリーダーシップを発揮する。社内(湘南、ボストン)および社外のパートナーと緊密に連携しながら、ニューロサイエンスの疾患領域における質の高い創薬プログラム開始を可能にするために、信頼性の高い方法・戦略を推進する。
  • イノベーションと洞察:
    Neuroscience DDUやCSチームなどの主要なステークホルダーと連携し、社内データ、社外との共同研究、最新の科学文献からの知見を統合することで、新しい科学的創薬コンセプト、実験的手法、改良点を生み出し、提案する。
  • 専門家としての貢献:
    科学的なディスカッションをリードし、神経科学領域における経験豊富な研究者・マネージャーとして専門的な見識を提供し、重要な意思決定を導く。外部組織における最先端の研究技術を探し出し、社内のプラットフォームチームと緊密に連携して創薬ターゲット検証の能力を向上させる。
  • 人材開発 :
    チームメンバーを指導・勇気づけ、パフォーマンスレビューを実施する。リーダーシップを育成し、卓越した研究能力をもち、パフォーマンスの高いチームを作る。
  • コミュニケーションと調整:
    部門のミッションとビジョンをチームメンバーや主要なステークホルダーに明確に伝え、共通の目標をタイムリーに達成する。
  • ダイバーシティ、エクイティ、インクルージョン:
    多様で公平かつ包括的なサイエンティフィックカルチャーを育み、疾患領域を超えたイノベーティブな思考や自由なアイデア交換を推進する。
  • リソース管理:
    サブチームのリソース(FTE配分や予算管理を含)の最適化と、部門の目標を効率的かつ効果的に達成する。

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. or M.Sc. in a relevant scientific field such as cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related discipline. Expertise in neuroscience is required.
  • Additional post-doctoral training or relevant industry experience is preferred.
  • Expertise in neuroscience, with hands-on experience in experiments.
  • In-depth knowledge of the drug discovery process
  • Extensive experience in neuroscience and drug discovery technologies.
  • proficiency with in vitro and/or in vivo preclinical models.
  • Proven track record of accomplishments (publications, patents)
  • Expertise in project management and decision-making.
  • Experience in budgeting, headcount management, and resource planning.
  • Ability to work across multiple continents and cultures.
  • Excellent organizational skills and teamwork ability.
  • Focus on high-priority goals aligned with Takeda's objectives.
  • Ability to inspire commitment and lead with influence.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proactively identify potential issues and execute contingency plans.
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication in both Japanese and English.:

応募要件:

  • 細胞生物学、分子生物学、薬理学、生化学、または関連する学問分野の博士号または修士号
  • 博士課程後ポスドクでのトレーニングや製薬会社など関連する業界での経験が望ましい
  • 神経科学の専門知識と実践的な実験の経験を有する
  • 創薬プロセスについての深い知識を有する
  • 神経化学および創薬技術における幅広い経験
  • In vitroおよび/またはIn vivoの前臨床モデルに習熟している
  • 論文や特許などの実績があること
  • プロジェクト管理および意思決定の専門性
  • 予算管理、人員管理、リソースプランニングの経験
  • 国境や文化の違いを超えてプロジェクトを推進すること
  • 優れた組織能力とチームワーク能力
  • タケダの目標に沿った優先順位の高い目標に集中できること
  • コミットメントのもと、影響力をもってリードする能力
  • 戦略的思考と問題解決能力を有すること
  • 潜在的な問題を積極的に見出し、対応策を計画し実行できる
  • 日本語および英語での文書および口頭でのコミュニケーションに精通していること

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Better Health, Brighter Future:
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

  • Allowances Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
  • Salary Increase Annually, Bonus Payment Twice a year
  • Working Hours Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo , Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi , (Narita , Research Site (Kanagawa
  • Holidays Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
  • Paid Leaves Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
  • Flexible Work Styles Flextime, Telework
  • Benefits Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

  • It is possible the job scope may change at the company's discretion.
  • It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company's discretion.

Locations:
Fujisawa, Japan

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time



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