Principal Scientist, Early In-Process Analytics, Biotherapeutics Process Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences

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This role leads early in-process analytics for biotherapeutic development within Takeda’s Pharmaceutical Sciences organization. The successful candidate is expected to design and implement analytical methods, support process development and scale-up, interpret complex data, and provide scientific guidance across project teams. Requirements typically include an advanced degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline, with substantial industry experience in biotherapeutics, process analytics, and analytical method development. Experience with techniques such as chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, or bioassays is valuable. The candidate should communicate clearly in English, collaborate effectively across functions, mentor colleagues, and apply sound scientific judgment in a regulated environment.

About the employer

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global biopharmaceutical organization headquartered in Japan, with operations and research activities across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions. Founded more than two centuries ago, the company focuses on innovative medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and neuroscience. Takeda combines research, manufacturing, clinical development, and commercial capabilities to develop treatments for patients with significant unmet needs. Its Pharmaceutical Sciences teams support discovery, formulation, analytical development, manufacturing processes, and product commercialization. The company promotes science-led collaboration, ethical business practices, inclusion, and patient-centered decision-making. The Fujisawa area is one of Takeda’s important Japanese research and development locations, offering opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams involved in advanced biologics and process development.