What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist Structural Biology position at Takeda Pharmaceutical?
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PhD level Structural Biologist with expertise in protein crystallography. A strong candidate will possess a strong background in the field of structural biology and will use this expertise to generate data, interpret structures and provide valuable insights to advance Takedas drug discovery programs. A successful candidate will work with internal and external teams to execute structure-based efforts and protein production requirements as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams to progress Takedas pipeline.
The successful candidate will :
- Plan and execute gene-to-structure projects and generate target co-complex structures with small molecules and / or biologic proteins using in-house crystallization capabilities and contract research organizations
- Analyze proprietary and public structural information to positively impact computational and medicinal chemistry efforts and / or antibody design, optimization and characterization
- Work collaboratively on pipeline projects with an interdisciplinary team (biologists, medicinal and computational chemists, in vitro and in vivo pharmacologists, informatics scientists, DMPK, project management)
- Utilize, support and build upon the capabilities of in-house hardware, software and database resources and engage productively with external structural biology and protein chemistry contract research organizations to achieve project and department goals
- Clearly communicate structural data, interpretation and insights to diverse audiences including structural biology group, project teams, department colleagues and senior leadership.
Qualified candidates will have :
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a collaborative and proactive mindset, motivated by a desire to create therapeutic molecules for the benefit of patients in need worldwide
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location : Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range :
108,500.00 - $170,500.00
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
mployee
may be eligible for
hort
erm and /
ong-
incentive
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.
EEO Statement
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Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Salary : $108,500 - $170,500
