If someone has an interest in the following position listed below,
please feel free to forward your resume or pass along to your network,
if you know someone who may be a good fit! We are looking for
individuals who have industry experience.
Thanks!
Josie Tatone
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
E-mail: jtat...@tpna.com
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Senior Director, Structural Biology (Takeda San Diego)
OBJECTIVES:
Directs, develops and integrates the Company's Structural Biology
resources to ensure timely achievement of major goals. Oversees and
provides direction for the Molecular Biology, Crystallography, and
Protein Chemistry sub-groups. Provides deep expertise and strategic
leadership in X-ray crystallography, and across structure based drug
design programs in oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases.
Invents and advances drug candidate compounds towards preclinical and
clinical development.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Directs the management and research activities of TSD Structural
Biology departments to enhance the Company's IND success rates,
particularly in the oncology, inflammation, and metabolic diseases
therapeutic areas..
* Acts as a thought leader in crystallography and structure-based
drug design
* Co-leads TSD cross-functional drug discovery programs to achieve
compelling target product profiles based on scientific, clinical,
regulatory, and commercial rationales
* Plays an integral role in TSD drug discovery target selection
and portfolio management both as a member of the TSD Research Committee
and in inter-site Takeda forums in the US and Japan.
* Sets annual site-level and multi-year strategic plans, and
engages in international corporate strategic planning to fulfill TSD's
mission as a Takeda IND engine.
* Directs and controls the activities of one or more
functional/technical areas including Molecular Biology, Crystallography,
& Protein Chemistry. Responsible for the direct line management of the
department team leaders (up to Director level), and for their research
and career development
* Effectively communications multiple dimensions of Company's
science and business strategies and establishes productive relationships
with outside groups, including major collaborations.
* Collaborates with senior management to manage company operations
and set company-wide policies
* Budgetary responsibility for functional areas. Summarizes and
presents R&D project status, budget, and issues/highlights to senior
management and project leaders/teams. Ensures budget requirements are
met.
* Teaches, advises, and leads direct and indirect reports in an
inspirational fashion, to accomplish key group and corporate objectives
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
* Ph.D. in crystallography, or a related discipline, and a
minimum of 12 years industry experience; OR
* MS in chemistry, or related discipline and a minimum of
14 years of industry experience; OR
* BS in chemistry, or related discipline and a minimum of
17 years of industry experience
* Recognized internationally as an expert in
crystallography and structure-based drug design
* Track-record of expertise in X-ray crystallography of
soluble and membrane-associated proteins and in using crystallographic
data to invent potential novel medicines
* Inspirational leadership skills with proven experience
in successfully managing large projects and maximizing the performance
of large groups of scientists
* Track-record of expertise in structure based drug
discovery, including biochemistry, biology, efficacy and
Pharmacodynamic/biomarker models, and toxicology
* Extensive knowledge of current drug discovery &
development processes worldwide with an emphasis on oncology,
inflammation and metabolic disease areas
* Clear record of accomplishment (e.g. publications,
patents, presentations) including evidence of leadership in delivering
one or more internally discovered compounds into clinical development
* Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative and
team-building skills
* Outstanding written and oral communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Potential exposure to hazardous/toxic/dangerous
chemicals
* Manual/physical dexterity required to operate basic
office equipment (i.e. computers, printers, phones, photocopiers, etc.),
and carrying, handling and reaching for objects.
* Prolonged standing and/or sitting.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to drive or fly to various meetings or client
sites, including overnight trips.
* International travel required, including some weekends
* Requires approximately 15 % travel.
Submit your resume and start a quality career with Takeda!
We are an equal opportunity employer.
www.takedasd.com <http://www.takedasd.com/>
www.tpna.com <http://www.tpna.com/>
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