AI-Native Target Discovery & Validation Lead

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usa 3316 takeda development center americasSomerville (MA)

Natural Sciences Managers Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

Takeda seeks a Business Lead for AI-native Target Identification & Validation to own the strategic vision and product roadmap of an AI-enabled discovery platform. You will partner with disease biology, computational science, and external partners to deliver measurable scientific and business value. The role requires a Ph.D. in genetics or related field and 8+ years in pharma/biotech R&D, with strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

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