
This full-time Director role leads external partnership management for Takeda's AI Research Accelerator (AIRx), a unit dedicated to accelerating drug discovery through AI and automation. The position serves as the primary owner of all CRO relationships, requiring active, on-site management rather than arm's-length vendor oversight. Key responsibilities include selecting and contracting partners for chemistry, biology, and DMPK capabilities, driving daily coordination with scientific teams, and ensuring data outputs are standardized for AI/ML pipelines. The role appeals to candidates seeking to shape the future of pharmaceutical research within a high-impact, biotech-style environment. It offers a hybrid work arrangement based in Cambridge, MA, with regular domestic and international travel to partner sites.


















