E:111) Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry (To998) (R:754) (GWT:365):AD560 domainTakeda location_onPuno**Job Description**:About TakedaTakeda is unwavering in our commitment to patients. With the patient at the center of everything we do, we continue innovating and driving changes that will be better for their lives:were looking for like:minded professionals to join us.Today, we are the number one pharmaceutical company in Japan and a global industry leader, with approximately 50,000 employees around the world. We are united by our four priorities (patient, trust, reputation, and business) and Takeda:ism (Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance), and strive towards better health and a brighter future for people worldwide.Introduction of departmentOur goal is to be the best:in:class medicinal chemistry organization to discover innovative therapeutics for the patients. We can make an impact on patients lives suffering from CNS and Neuromuscular diseases by our strength of chemistry. Lets work together to create medicines for a better health and brighter futureObjectiveLeads and manages research project and activity of Neuroscience Drug Discovery Unit (NS DDU). Contributes to value creation by supervising PJ updates, collaboration/ people management, resource/ budget update. Communicates closely with the head and other leaders in NS DDU and internal/ external partners and leads to make NS DDU and therapeutic area research strategy.AccountabilitiesEnsures successful projects and deliverables, from hit:Manages chemistry resources (i.e. internal/ external FTE, budget, equipment) in ones group in order to ensure timely achievement of departmental goals.Leads a group of scientists and develop high:performing teams with an inclusive and innovative culture. A key aspect of the position is to effectively coach, mentor, and develop employees to their maximum potential.Participates as an engaged member of a highly interactive Drug Discovery Unit, contributing scientific knowledge and leadership across projects.Supports projects by supplying competitive landscape, alliance, collaborative opportunities, and novel technologies.Leads by example with research integrity and work ethic.Represents the science of the company internally and externally.Performs other related duties as assigned.**Requirements**:Degree/ experience/ skill etc.Obtains Ph.D. in chemistry/ medicinal chemistryMinimum of 8 years industry experience in the fields of medicinal chemistry in Drug Discovery.A track record of leading project teams to the successful deliveryObtains general knowledge of drug discovery process in preclinical/ clinical stage.Has demonstrated ability to manage productive and diverse team and has strong leadership/ enterprise thinking.Publication record, including patents, commensurate with the years of experience.Acts in accordance with all Takeda policies on personnel, safety/ health/ environment regulations, best laboratory practice, and Code of Conduct.LanguageEnglish:Business level (good writing, reading, and speaking skill).OthersContributes to create an open atmosphere from diversified perspectives, deep understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and challenges the status quo without hesitation.Has willingness to work in a dynamic and changing environment.DesiredPossesses research experiences in outside Japan.Possesses drug discovery knowledge and experience for multiple modalities (Protein degrader, peptide, oligonucleotide, biologics etc.)Allowances:Commutation, Hou
