Associate Director, Analytical Development - Biologics (Late Stage)

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Job Description
About the Role
At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. As an Associate Director in Analytical Development, you will lead efforts to develop advanced analytical methods and drive the implementation of evolving scientific technologies to support late-stage biologics programs. With a deep focus on separation-based techniques (e.g., U/HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, glycan profiling, etc), you will lead a team to ensure analytical methods and strategies meet scientific, regulatory, and quality standards necessary for regulatory filings, commercial readiness, and lifecycle management. You will work within a collaborative, cross-functional Pharmaceutical Sciences team, contributing to program strategies and applying your expertise to ensure the delivery of high quality innovative therapies to patients.
How You Will Contribute
Innovation & Talent Development

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in Analytical Development.

• Drive publication strategies and engage with external scientific communities to share Takeda's leadership in analytics.

• Build departmental capabilities, mentor staff, and ensure professional growth within the team.

Leadership & Strategic Execution

• Independently lead and develop a team of analytical scientists, focusing on robust and phase-appropriate method development, validation, and transfer.

• Provide technical, managerial, and project leadership, aligning activities with Pharmaceutical Sciences' and program objectives.

• Work with the leadership team to establish departmental vision and strategies.

Technical Skills & Analytical Methodology

• Develop and implement high-quality analytical methods using separation-based techniques (U/HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, SEC, glycan profiling, etc).

• Apply Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD) principles, aligning with ICH Q14, ICH Q2(R2), and global regulatory expectations for biologics.

• Lead technical assessments and risk analyses to inform program strategies.

• Drive quality control and regulatory strategies for late-stage development, including BLA/MAA submissions and lifecycle management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Regulatory Contributions

• Collaborate with Process Development, Regulatory, Quality, and external partners (CROs/CDMOs) to achieve CMC objectives and meet program timelines.

• Represent Analytical Development on cross-functional teams.

• Author and review CMC documents for regulatory submissions and address global health authority questions.

What You Bring to Takeda

• Strong expertise in chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques (HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, etc) and biologics analytical control strategies.

• Solid knowledge of late-stage analytical development, including global regulatory requirements for Biologics (US, EU, Japan, China).

• Advanced experience with monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, and/or ADCs.

• Knowledge of electronic lab systems and software, such as Empower and JMP.

• Experience supporting regulatory filings and addressing agency questions.

• Demonstrated ability to review complex technical data, align strategies with program goals, and provide clear and concise communication to leadership.

Education & Experience

• Ph.D. with 7+ years, Master's with 13+ years, or Bachelor's with 15+ years of relevant experience in Analytical Development or a related discipline.

What Takeda Offers
At Takeda, we provide meaningful work in a collaborative environment and offer equitable compensation and comprehensive benefits. Joining us means becoming part of a world-class organization that delivers Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Lexington, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$153,600.00 - $241,340.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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Locations
Lexington, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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