Research Senior Scientist AI/ML – Agentic Systems

Takeda is seeking a Senior Scientist to develop agentic AI systems for drug discovery applications. The role requires expertise in large language models, agentic frameworks, and understanding of drug discovery processes.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field with 2+ years relevant experience
• Strong experience with large language models (GPT, Claude, Llama) and their application to complex reasoning tasks
• Proficiency in Python and experience with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar)
• Experience building RAG systems including vector databases, embedding models, and retrieval pipelines
• Understanding of drug discovery processes and scientific research workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex scientific processes into computational workflows

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• 80 hours of sick time
• 120 hours of paid vacation