Associate Scientific Fellow, Process Chemistry

Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as an Associate Scientific Fellow, Process Chemistry in our Cambridge office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver _Better Health and a Brighter Future_ to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

OBJECTIVE:

The Associate Scientific Fellow in Process Chemistry is a recognized technical leader with deepexpertisein process chemistry development for synthetic molecules. Theymaintaina strong interest in laboratory work and play a critical role in advancing the portfolio by developing and executing complex scientific strategies across multiple late-stage pipeline projects,leveragingboth personal laboratory contributions and leadership of internal and external efforts.

The Associate Scientific Fellow drives the design and development of robust, scalablesynthetic routes, balancing safety, sustainability, cost, and quality. They foster strong cross-functional partnerships across SMPD, Pharm Sci, and commercial organizations to enable efficient technology transfer and lifecycle process development.

They may develop and lead project-focused academic collaborations to generate novel solutions to complex technical challenges. This includes initiating andparticipatingin projects involving significant scientific challenges with well-considered risk and high potential impact, as well as directing and managing external partnerships and outsourcing across a product platform, asappropriate.

The Associate Scientific Fellow is also expected to positivelyimpactthe scientific development of colleagues through training and mentoring and to promote the department externally by leading or contributing to multidisciplinary technical teams, driving peer-reviewed publications, andparticipatingin external conferences and scientific forums

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Recognized as a technical expert within Process Chemistry, SMPD, and across Pharm Sci, providing scientific leadership in synthetic molecule process development.
• Providesin-labmentorship and technical guidance to colleagues, elevating scientific rigor and problem-solving capabilities by modeling best practices, reviewing technical approaches, and strengthening overall organizational capability
• Leads and executes complex scientific strategies across multiple late-stage programs, contributing directly through personal laboratory work and by guiding internal and external teams.
• Designs and advances robust, scalable drug substance manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with safety, sustainability, cost, and qualityobjectives.
• Owns technical responsibility for one or more programs or key initiatives,ensuring integration of process understanding into development and manufacturing readiness.
• Applies deep technicalexpertisetoidentify, assess, and mitigate scientific and process risks, enabling informed decision-making under conditions of uncertainty.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to complex synthetic and process challenges, incorporating emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure strongcross-departmentcollaboration across SMPD (Process Research, Process Analytics, Process Engineering, Process Sciences&Technology,DS Portfolio Leadership), Pharm Sci,andcommercialmanufacturing partners to ensure effective technology transfer and lifecycle process development.
• Leads and manages external partnerships, including CDMOs, academic collaborators, and consultants, to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with program strategy.
• Analyzes experimental data and process trends to build mechanistic understanding, extract key insights, and define forward-looking process strategies.
• Contributes to and influences departmental and functional scientificstrategy, including identification and development of new capabilities and technology platforms.
• Initiates and leads cross-functional or discipline-focused initiatives to address technical gaps and enable broader organizational impact.
• Representsthe function internally and externally through technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams, publications, patents, and participation in scientific conferences.
• Maintains and expands personal scientificexpertiseand externalnetworkto ensure continued innovation and thought leadership within Process Chemistry.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelorsdegree and 15+ years relevant industry experience
• Mastersdegree; 13+ years relevant industry experience
• PhD; 7+ years relevant industry experience
• Extensive experience in CMC pharmaceutical development for active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products under cGMP’s
• Demonstrated deep technicalexpertisein synthetic molecule process chemistry and late-stage process development.
• Proven record of significant technical contributions and scientific leadership within pharmaceutical development.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary, cross-functional environments, with accountability for influencingprogram, departmental, or functional strategy.
• Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and their application to process development and manufacturing

Knowledge and Skills:

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills – Applies advanced scientific reasoning to diagnose complex technical issues, assess risk, and develop effective, data-driven solutions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Technical Expertise – Recognized specialist in one or more areas of process chemistry, with ability to apply deep mechanistic understanding to solve complex synthetic and process challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Effectively partners across global, multidisciplinary teams to integrate diverse perspectives and drive successful program outcomes.
• Communication Skills – Communicates complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely to a range of audiences, including senior leadership; produces high-quality technical documentation suitable for internal and external use.
• Leadership and Influence – Provides technical leadership and uses strong interpersonal skills to influence scientific direction, guide teams, and align stakeholders toward sharedobjectives.
• Knowledge Sharing and Capability Building – Actively captures anddisseminatesknowledge, contributing to improved processes, scientific standards, and organizational learning.
• External Engagement – Demonstrates active involvement in the scientific community through presentations, publications, and engagement with external partners;maintainsawareness of emerging trends and technologies.
• Organization and Execution – Effectively prioritizes and manages multiple scientific and programobjectives, ensuring alignment with project timelines and organizational goals.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

May requireapproximately15-20% travel.

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.