Senior Director, AIRx Discovery Biology Lead

Role: Senior Director, AIRx Discovery Biology Lead, responsible for establishing and guiding disease biology and target validation strategies within Takeda's AI-powered drug discovery initiative. Responsibilities: oversee CRO partners for high-quality biology studies, integrate biological data into AI-driven decision models, develop translational biomarker strategies, and contribute to IND-enabling biology packages. Requirements: PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or related field; 12-15+ years in drug discovery with a focus on target validation and disease biology; proven IND contribution; experience managing external CRO programs; ability to link biology to clinical hypotheses; familiarity with AI/ML data integration; therapeutic area experience across Takeda’s portfolio; strong collaboration skills. HighValue: drug discovery, target validation, disease biology, AI/ML data integration, IND support, Cambridge MA, hybrid work model.