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Senior Staff Engineer, Modeling

Takeda is a global pharmaceutical leader focused on innovation, with over 30,000 professionals working in more than 70 countries.
$137,000 - $215,270
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Healthcare · Biotech

Description For Senior Staff Engineer, Modeling

Takeda, a leading global pharmaceutical R&D organization, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in Modeling to join their Synthetic Molecule Process Development (SMPD) team. This role combines advanced technical expertise in chemical engineering with cutting-edge process modeling and simulation. The position offers an opportunity to work on transformative therapies while leading the development of scale-up and scale-down models for studying unit operations.

The role involves leveraging expertise in reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and mathematical modeling to tackle complex chemical reaction challenges. You'll be at the forefront of implementing process analytical technologies (PAT) combined with mathematical models to enhance process understanding and optimization. Working within the innovative SMPD environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy digital twins of unit operations.

Takeda offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $137,000 to $215,270, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and educational support. The company's commitment to patient care and innovation provides an engaging environment for professional growth. Located in Boston, MA, this position offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art technology while contributing to life-changing pharmaceutical developments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in chemical engineering, demonstrated experience with modeling software, and excellent communication skills. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical process development while working for a global leader in healthcare innovation.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Staff Engineer, Modeling

  • Lead and contribute to design, development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes using modeling and simulation
  • Utilize advanced process modeling tools and digital twin functionalities
  • Lead and develop experimental designs for model development and validation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop digital twins of unit operations
  • Partner with teams to develop modeling and simulation solutions
  • Implement in-silico tools for process development
  • Contribute to democratization of modeling tools within global SMPD
  • Review, interpret and communicate data cross functionally
  • Author regulatory documents and peer reviewed manuscripts
  • Manage key vendor relationships

Requirements For Senior Staff Engineer, Modeling

Python
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field with 3+ years industry experience
  • Strong knowledge of chemical reaction engineering and catalysis
  • Experience with reaction kinetic modeling software (Ansys, ReactionLab, Dynochem, gPROMS)
  • Experience with CFD modeling software
  • Proficiency in Matlab, Python, R, SQL
  • Understanding of cGMP
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • 5-10% travel required

Benefits For Senior Staff Engineer, Modeling

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
  • Paid vacation (120 hours)
  • Sick time (80 hours)
  • Paid volunteer time off
  • Company holidays
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • Well-being benefits

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