Research & Development
Research & Development Careers at Takeda
Takeda Research & Development is advancing a focused pipeline in Oncology, Neuroscience and Gastrointestinal & Inflammation, powered by deep scientific expertise and a commitment to patients.
Bringing together scientists, clinicians, data experts and drug development professionals, we combine patient-first science, cutting-edge technology and global collaboration to transform promising discoveries into life-changing medicines.
Our Therapeutic Areas
Oncology
We advance innovative therapies across hematologic, thoracic and gastrointestinal cancers through biologics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and immuno-oncology approaches.
Neuroscience
We are advancing orexin science and other innovative approaches to better understand disease biology and help transform treatment for neurological and sleep-wake disorders.
Gastrointestinal & Inflammation
We develop therapies for immune-mediated diseases with a focus on addressing chronic inflammation and improving outcomes across multiple conditions.
Explore Our R&D Career Areas
Whether your expertise is in research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, data science or operational excellence, our R&D teams play a critical role in bringing innovative therapies to patients. Explore the career areas powering Takeda's end-to-end development journey.
- Research & Discovery
- Clinical Development
- Data & Quantitative Sciences
- Regulatory Affairs
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, & Controls)
- Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Research & Discovery
Drive early discovery by identifying new biology, validating targets and advancing innovative therapeutic concepts that shape Takeda's future pipeline. Typical roles include:
- Research Scientist
- Computational Biologist
Clinical Development
Translate scientific discoveries into potential medicines by designing and executing clinical studies that generate evidence for patients and regulators. Typical roles include:
- Clinical Scientist
- Clinical Trial Manager
Data & Quantitative Sciences
Apply data science, statistics, analytics and AI to improve decision-making and accelerate the development of new medicines across the R&D pipeline. Typical roles include:
- Biostatistician
- Clinical Pharmacologist
Regulatory Affairs
Guide global regulatory strategy and help bring innovative medicines to patients by navigating the path from development through approval and beyond. Typical roles include:
- Global Regulatory Lead
- Regulatory Affairs Director
- Regulatory Operations Specialist
Pharmaceutical Sciences & CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, & Controls)
Transform promising molecules into manufacturable therapies through process development, analytical sciences and production strategy. Typical roles include:
- Process Development Scientist
- Analytical Development Scientist
Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Ensure patient safety across development and post-market use by evaluating safety data and supporting the safe advancement of medicines throughout their lifecycle. Typical roles include:
- Safety Scientist
- Pharmacovigilance Medical Director
- Drug Safety Physician
Our Locations
Takeda R&D operates as a connected global organization, bringing together scientific, clinical and technical expertise across major research and development hubs worldwide. From discovery through development, our teams collaborate across geographies to advance innovative medicines for patients.
Cambridge, MA
Home to Takeda's global R&D leadership and the majority of its research and development teams, Cambridge is where scientific strategy, discovery and development come together. Teams collaborate across therapeutic areas and functions to advance medicines for patients worldwide.
Shonan & Tokyo, Japan
Rooted in Takeda's scientific heritage, Shonan and Tokyo unite world-class research and development expertise. These teams play a critical role in advancing breakthrough science across Takeda's global pipeline.
Łódź, Poland
As a key hub in Takeda's evolving global R&D network, Łódź is attracting specialized talent and building new capabilities that help shape the future of how we discover, develop and deliver medicines for patients worldwide.
Bangalore, India
Located in one of the world's leading innovation ecosystems, Bangalore brings together scientific, digital and business talent to help advance Takeda's pipeline and accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of medicines for patients worldwide
Our Core Modalities
Our scientists advance treatments through three core modalities, combining deep scientific expertise with a patient-focused approach to address serious diseases.
The People Behind the Science
Explore the people, teams and ways of working that help bring new medicines from research to patients.
Jobs for you
- Global Therapeutic Research Lead - Immunology Boston, Massachusetts Category: Research Science
- Senior Staff Engineer Lexington, Massachusetts Category: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Medical Director, Clinical Science, GI2 TAU Cambridge, Massachusetts Category: Clinical Development
- Product Designer - Device, Packaging, & Digital Products Lexington, Massachusetts Category: Pharmaceutical Sciences
