Research Senior Associate

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About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Research Senior Associate where you will support Takeda’s pipeline and advance novel therapeutics into clinical development in Takeda’s three therapeutic areas of interest: Oncology (immuno-oncology, cell therapies), Gastroenterology, and Neuroscience. The Role of the In vitro pharmacology group within GB is to evaluate the biological activity of the potential therapeutical candidates generated in global biologics and select the best candidates for further preclinical and clinical development.

In the vitro pharmacology group as a highly skilled and experienced SRA you will also take part in the functional evaluation of our candidates, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies, to select the best candidates for therapeutic development. As part of the Global Biologics, you will report to the Scientific Associate Director, Immunotherapy/ Immuno-Oncology, In Vitro Pharmacology.

How you will contribute:

• Independently conducts complex experiments within a project scope, exercising judgement to evaluate a variety of technical factors, and obtain optimum solutions; contribute to experimental design and validation
• Independently provides work group with technical guidance and problem resolution related to methods, procedures and processes
• Utilizes assigned literature to increase knowledge base and implement improvements
• Organize time and plan specifics of project related work with oversight from manager or project representative
• Prepares and presents technical information and project progress at department meeting and occasionally to broader audiences
• Troubleshoots complex problems in creative and effective ways and actively participates in innovation and/or optimization of established processes to ensure delivery on project goals 

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• MS in a scientific discipline (or equivalent) with 1+ years relevant experience, or BS with 3+ years relevant experience
• Previous laboratory-based research experience in cell biology, oncology, immunology, biotechnology, and/or cancer biology
• Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge in the design, development and implementation of in vitro and cell-based assays
• HTP cell based functional assay and automation experience is preferred
• Experience with flow cytometry and live cell imaging is preferred
• Skilled in analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Self-motivated, curious, independent and eager to learn
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of currently assigned research methods; understand why a series of experiments are selected
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of science/technology outside specific discipline

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.

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