Executive Director and Head of Structural Biology
Company: Society for Conservation Biology
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionObjective /
Purpose:Takeda is looking for a well-established transformative
leader in the field of structural Biology to build and lead a state
of art, future focused structural biology organization to support
Takeda's pipeline in three therapeutic areas of interest: Oncology,
Gastroenterology & Immunology, and Neuroscience. The structural
biology group will support drug discovery encompassing three core
modalities in small molecule, biologics and cell therapies. The
successful candidate will lead a team responsible for all
structural studies at Takeda involving X-Ray crystallography, Cryo
Electron Microscopy, structural modeling and AI driven approaches.
Proven track record of team building and leadership along with in
depth knowledge of the structural biology field is essential for
this role.Accountabilities:Scientific Leadership:
- Build, lead and manage a team of structural biologists, protein
scientists, and computational modeling experts.
- Drive scientific excellence in protein structure determination,
molecular modeling, and drug-target interaction validation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including teams in
Global Biologics, Global Chemistry, therapeutic areas, and
preclinical development) to advance drug discovery projects.Protein
Structure Determination:
- Oversee the design, execution, and interpretation of structural
biology experiments (X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, etc.).
- Ensure high-quality protein production for structural
studies.
- Apply cutting-edge techniques to elucidate protein-ligand
interactions and conformational dynamics.Computational Modeling:
- Work closely with computational scientists to develop and apply
molecular modeling approaches.
- Utilize structural information to guide drug design and
optimization.Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate extensively with internal Takeda stakeholders.
- Collaborate with external academic institutions, CROs, and
research partners.
- Present findings at scientific conferences and contribute to
publications.Strategic Planning:
- Define the strategic direction for the Structural Biology
department.
- Align research goals with corporate objectives and therapeutic
areas of interest.Mentoring:Mentor and develop future leaders,
junior scientists, fostering a culture of innovation,
collaboration, and scientific excellence.Program
Leadership:Experience in leading discovery programs to development
will be desirable.Education & Competencies (Technical and
Behavioral):Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or related
field. 15+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or
biotechnology industry. Proven track record of building and leading
successful structural biology teams. Track record of supporting
biologics, as well as small molecule programs. Deep and diverse
knowledge in multiple areas of structural biology including X-Ray
crystallography, CryoEM, computational antibody, protein-ligand
modeling and protein chemistry. Excellent leadership,
communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead
teams, projects and collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Demonstrate enterprise leadership with an ability to influence
without authority. Established leader in the field as demonstrated
by publications and conference presentations. Well versed on
emerging technologies including realistic implementation of
AI/ML.This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in
accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.Takeda
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:$205,100.00 - $322,300.00The 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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