Principal Scientist, Dissolution Analytical Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Hiring Remotely in Fujikawa, Minamikoma, Yamanashi, JPN
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Healthtech • Software • Analytics • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
Takeda exists to create better health for people, brighter future for the world.
The Role
Develops, qualifies, transfers, validates, and maintains dissolution methods supporting pharmaceutical release, stability, formulation, clinical development, and comparability assessments. Provides scientific input on dissolution and biopharmaceutics strategies, optimizes testing conditions, applies AQbD and statistical approaches, analyzes dissolution profiles, manages method lifecycles, and supports regulatory and quality requirements. The role also promotes global technical harmonization, knowledge sharing, automation, and continuous improvement across programs and sites.
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Job Description

タケダの紹介

タケダは「世界中の人々の健康と輝かしい未来に貢献する」ことを企業の存在意義(パーパス)としています。そして目指す未来を共有しながら、一人ひとりが自分の可能性を引き出し、お互いの個性を認め合う、多様性にあふれた先進的な組織作りに取り組んでいます。私たちと一緒に、世界中の人々のいのちに貢献し、さらなる成長と活躍を目指しませんか。

タケダはグローバルな研究開発型のバイオ医薬品のリーディングカンパニーです。従業員は創業時から受け継いできたタケダの価値観であるタケダイズム(誠実=公正・正直・不屈)を道しるべとしながら、患者さんに寄り添い(Patient)、人々と信頼関係を築き(Trust)、社会的評価を向上させ(Reputation)、持続可能な事業を発展させる(Business)ことを日々の行動指針としています。


職務について

本職務では、各プログラムの品質試験・安定性試験、製剤開発、臨床開発、同等性評価を支援する、開発段階に適した溶出試験法の開発、適格性確認、移管および維持を担います。製剤、プロセス開発、品質管理、薬事、外部パートナーなどと連携し、溶出試験および生物薬剤評価の戦略に科学的知見を提供します。分析品質設計、統計的手法、自動化、データ駆動型アプローチを取り入れ、堅牢で識別力が高く、運用上実用的な試験法を確立します。また、技術的に複雑な業務を自律的に主導し、知識の共有や継続的な改善を通じて、グローバルな溶出試験能力の向上に貢献します。


業務内容


  • 溶出試験法を開発・維持する 各プログラムの品質試験・安定性試験、製剤開発、臨床開発、同等性評価を支援する、開発段階に適した試験法を開発し、適格性確認、移管および維持を行う
  • 科学的知見を提供する 製剤、プロセス開発、品質管理、薬事および外部パートナーと連携し、溶出試験および生物薬剤評価の戦略を支援
  • 堅牢で実用的な試験法を確立する 分析品質設計(AQbD)、統計的手法、溶出試験の自動化およびデータ駆動型のアプローチを活用し、識別力と運用上の実用性を備えた方法を提供
  • 試験条件を最適化する 装置を選定し、溶出液、撹拌、サンプリング、ろ過などの条件を検討して、試験法の堅牢性を確認
  • 試験法のライフサイクルを管理する 適格性確認、検証、妥当性確認、移管、トラブル対応を計画・記録し、手順および最新の規制指針に沿って実施
  • データに基づく判断を支援する 溶出プロファイルを適切な統計手法やモデリングで分析し、製剤や同等性に関する意思決定に役立つ知見を提供
  • グローバルな技術基盤の向上に貢献する プログラムや拠点間で技術的知見を共有し、調和のとれた溶出試験能力、ベストプラクティスおよび継続的改善を推進

  • Develop, qualify, transfer, and maintain phase-appropriate dissolution methods that support release & stability testing, formulation development, clinical development and comparability assessments across programs.
  • Provide scientific input to dissolution and biopharmaceutics strategies, working with formulation, process development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners.
  • Contribute to a globally harmonized dissolution capability and share technical knowledge across programs and sites.
  • Apply analytical quality by design (AQbD), statistical tools, dissolution automation, and data-driven approaches to deliver robust, discriminating, and operationally practical methods.

応募資格


  • 分析化学、製剤、薬科学、化学工学、自動化・ロボティクスなど、関連する科学・工学分野の学士、修士または博士の学位をお持ちの方

    *職務レベルや業務範囲は、学位と経験に応じて決定

  • 分析開発または製剤開発において、通常6年以上の関連業界または研究所での実務経験
  • 溶出試験法の開発経験があり、信頼性の高い試験法の確立または生物薬剤評価の実績をお持ちの方
  • 製剤開発、生物薬剤評価、分析法の妥当性確認・移管、規格設定または規制対応のいずれかの経験をお持ちの方
  • 実験を計画し、複雑なデータを解釈し、科学的根拠を文書化したうえで、多分野のチームに提案を伝えられる方
  • 医薬品分析開発に適用されるデータ完全性および品質要件に関する知識をお持ちの方。GMP試験施設での経験も活かせます。
  • 優れた文章力・口頭でのコミュニケーション能力を備え、協調性、計画性および問題解決力を発揮できる方
  • 英語で円滑にコミュニケーションできる能力
  • 日本語で円滑にコミュニケーションできる能力

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

  • Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

  • Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

  • Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

  • Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

  • Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

  • Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

  • Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

  • It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

  • It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

LocationsFujisawa, Japan

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, automation, robotics, or a related scientific or engineering field.
  • Typically 6 or more years of relevant industry or laboratory experience in analytical development or formulation development.
  • Experience developing dissolution methods and establishing reliable methods or performing biopharmaceutic evaluations.
  • Experience in formulation development, biopharmaceutic evaluation, analytical method validation or transfer, specification setting, or regulatory support.
  • Ability to design experiments, interpret complex data, document scientific rationale, and communicate recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of data integrity and quality requirements applicable to pharmaceutical analytical development; GMP laboratory experience is beneficial.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluent communication skills in English.
  • Fluent communication skills in Japanese.

Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting, plus an additional annual contribution that increases with age and service. These features are positioned as a notable strength in the U.S. offering.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family supports span extended paid bonding leave alongside fertility, adoption, surrogacy, childcare, and caregiver resources. The scope of these programs is broad and prominent within the package.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans PPO and HSA-enabled options with prescription, dental, and vision, complemented by mental-health support and a 24/7 EAP. The breadth of coverage and wellness resources is a recurring highlight.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1781

What We Do

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world.  We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts.   Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives.   Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.  

Why Work With Us

We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

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