Technical Product Owner, Discovery, Automation and Robotics (DAR)

Role: Technical Product Owner for Takeda's Discovery, Automation, and Robotics (DAR) within the Labs of Tomorrow Program, focusing on AI-driven automated laboratories for small molecule discovery. Responsibilities include translating scientific and business priorities into technical roadmaps, managing backlog and architecture, and leading cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and ML specialists to develop scalable, integrated AI-native workflows aligned with laboratory processes. Accountable for delivering robust, high-quality solutions that enable scientific discovery, ensuring platform coherence, managing technical risks, and collaborating with external partners. Qualifications required are a Bachelor's or Master’s in Robotics, Automation, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, with 8+ years of experience in software product ownership or engineering within pharma, biotech, or life sciences R&D. Hands-on experience with scientific workflows, laboratory automation, and AI/ML systems is essential, alongside strong Agile/Scrum expertise. Preferred skills include familiarity with scientific data standards, cheminformatics, and prior lab automation experience. The role involves stakeholder management at scientific, business, and technical levels, operating in a hybrid Boston, MA setting with no specified travel. High-value biopharma specifics involve advanced digital lab environments, AI-enabled discovery applications, and integration with scientific data platforms to accelerate drug discovery pipelines.