Data Scientist, Pharmaceutical CMC Digitalization:
Takeda Pharmaceutical

1574658593
Takeda Pharmaceutical
Norfolk Virginia
Pharmaceutical
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Job Description
At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Data Scientist, Pharmaceutical CMC Digitalization where you will design, build, and deploy industry-leading smart algorithms and predictive models. You will also be recognized as a technical expert within own department and across division for mathematical modeling and data science in support of Digital CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) capability development. As part of the Innovation & Technology Sciences team, you will report to the Head, Technology Excellence.

How you will contribute: Recognized as a technical expert within own department and across division for mathematical modeling and data science in support of Digital CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) capability development
Responsible for significant or sole technical leadership within project or complex study
Provides theoretical/conceptual input to the design, development, and execution of research assignments for strategic cross-functional workstreams
Proactively identifies technical issues/challenges and proposes potential resolutions.
Stays current on emerging technological trends and external communities & consortia related to data science, data engineering, computational process development, systems biology, and advanced process control.
Designs, builds, and deploys industry-leading smart algorithms and predictive models (empirical, first principle, and/or hybrid) to support optimization of control loops, platform performance and CMC workflows to advance pipeline programs and innovation initiatives.
Understands and uses different Supervised and Unsupervised learning techniques, their biases, how and when to apply them and which methods are the best for a particular analysis.
Able to wrangle raw data sets into a format that can have advanced methods applied against the resulting data.
Provides applied data science and advanced modeling support (e.g., AI/ML, statistical, chemometric) to multiple initiatives or project teams
Participates in cross-functional workstreams and project teams to provide technical support as a Subject Matter Expert in Digital CMC and data science & modeling
Supports local and global initiatives which may include leading initiatives or work streams
Understands project timelines and deliverables and plans/coordinates project work accordingly with departmental, functional and external stakeholders
Serves as a technical resource for Pharm Sci staff and leverage expertise in Digital CMC as a functional resource/trainer.
Independently designs and executes experiments, and reports results
Assists with development of project strategy and communicates complex data/decisions within department and cross functionally as necessary
Builds and maintains relationships with key vendors and assists with technical aspects of vendor negotiations
Proactively analyses technical issues and coordinates potential resolution with team members.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Data Science, Statistics, Bio-Informatics, Mathematics, Chemometrics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 8+ years relevant industry experience
Masters degree in Data Science, Statistics, Bio-Informatics, Mathematics, Chemometrics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related pharmaceutical science 6+ years relevant industry experience
PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Bio-Informatics, Mathematics, Chemometrics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 0+ years relevant industry experience
Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is preferred
Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team environment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
May require approximately 5-10% travel.

What Takeda can offer you: Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Flexible Work Paths
Tuition reimbursement

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Locations
Lexington, MA

Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time