Head of RNA Biology
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: National City
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Takeda s Drug
Discovery Sciences (DDS) team is developing new strategies to
harness RNA modulating mechanisms and discover transformative small
molecule medicines. As the Head, Director, of RNA Biology team, you
will lead and expand an integrated and highly collaborative
world-class research team focused on delivering effective therapies
to patients in the areas of oncology, neuroscience, GI and rare
diseases.You will be responsible for identifying druggable RNA
elements and establishing innovative technologies, both internally
and in collaboration with external partners, to accelerate Takeda s
drug discovery pipeline. The head of RNA Biology will work closely
with leaders across DDS and the Takeda s organization to strengthen
cooperation and identify the best opportunities to impact high
priority programs.
- Build a world-class research unit to discover novel small
molecule modulators of RNA
- Lead multidisciplinary team to accelerate high-priority drug
discovery programs across all Takeda s therapeutic areas:
IO/Oncology, GI/Immunology, CNS, and Rare Disease.
- Partner with DDS leadership team and Drug Discovery Units
(DDUs) to advance the RNA modulation pipeline
- Implement technologies and strategies to accelerate small
molecule-RNA programs
- Establish partnership with startups, biotech s and academic
research laboratories to exploit emerging technologies and enhance
Takeda s drug discovery pipeline. ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Build and advance the RNA modulation pipeline in collaboration
with other DDS teams
- Builds and enhances external network to keep a pulse on
emerging technologies, novel strategies and partnership
opportunities
- Identifies and evaluates possible collaboration with biotech s
and startups
- Nurtures and develops teams members and project leaders
- Responsible for effective management and utilization of
resources to maximize the team s impact on Takeda s pipeline
- Fosters positive and effective team culture and builds/evolves
departmental infrastructure
- Initiates and leads external interactions and
collaborations
- Frequent contact with internal and external personnel at
various management levels
- Collaborates with other departments, and disciplines, acting as
scientific authority withindiscipline
- Serves as senior company / project representative at external
conferences, or business meetings EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- PhD degree in a scientific discipline with 10+ years experience
, orMS with 16+ years experience, or BS with 18+ years
experience
- 7 years of Industry experience required
- 7 years of managerial experience required
- Deep expertise in RNA biology nd a track record on developing
effective in vitro and ex vivo studies to support drug discovery
programs
- Experienced in the use of molecular probing, transcriptomics,
sequencing and imaging approaches to investigate RNA structure and
function.
- Ability to leverage data to inform decisions, elevate other s
thinking and get to the root of the issue
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive
alignment across key stakeholders,
- Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and
cultures
- Functional level leadership with the ability to inspire,
motivate and drive results
- Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas
and data, verbally and in writing
- Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and
role models these behaviors for the organization
- Able to support key strategic vision and implementation of
portfolio-wide approach
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to lead in
cross-functional environment EEO Statement 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. Locations San Diego, CA
Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full
time
Keywords: Takeda Pharmaceutical, National City , Head of RNA Biology, Other , National City, California
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