Senior Staff Engineer, Modeling

Takeda, a global pharmaceutical leader with a 230-year legacy, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in Modeling to join their Synthetic Molecule Process Development (SMPD) team. This role sits within the Process Engineering & Technology Group, focusing on developing robust and cost-effective processes for manufacturing new small molecule pharmaceuticals.

The position requires a strong background in chemical reaction engineering and will involve leading challenging problems in chemical reactions by leveraging expertise in reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, mathematical modeling, and reactor design. The role is critical in developing scale-up and scale-down models for studying unit operations using both first-principle and data-based models.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of implementing process analytical technologies (PAT) combined with mathematical models to enhance process understanding. This work enables effective development, optimization, scale-up, and troubleshooting of processes using in-silico approaches. The position offers a competitive salary range of $137,000 to $215,270 and comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and various other perks.

The ideal candidate will have either a Bachelor's degree with 11+ years of experience, a Master's with 9+ years, or a PhD with 3+ years in Chemical Engineering or related pharmaceutical sciences. Strong knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, catalysis, and transport phenomena is essential, along with extensive experience in modeling software and programming languages.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in pharmaceutical development, lead innovative projects, and contribute to bringing life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. The position is based in Boston, MA, and requires approximately 5-10% travel. Join Takeda's forward-looking, world-class R&D organization and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in pharmaceutical development.