Senior Director, AIRx Discovery Biology Lead
TakedaBoston, Massachusetts, United States • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Posted May 12, 2026
212000 - 333190 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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Job Description
The Senior Director, AIRx Discovery Biology Lead will set the mechanistic and translational foundation for AIRx programs, guiding the team from target hypothesis to clinical hypothesis. Responsibilities include directing CRO partners, connecting experimental biology to translational strategy, and representing biology perspectives at Takeda governance forums.
Requirements
- PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or closely related discipline
- 12-15+ years of drug discovery experience with a strong track record in target validation and disease biology
- Proven contributions to IND filings and experience supporting IND-enabling biology packages
- Ability to connect target biology to clinical hypothesis and translational strategy
- AI/ML data integration experience and ability to work with large multi-source datasets
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
- Up to 80 hours of sick time
- Up to 120 hours of paid vacation