Overview Associate Director, Software Architect – AI/ML at Takeda. Based in Cambridge, MA. Responsibilities Architect and develop AI/ML-driven software for R&D, including large language model services and multiagent orchestration to solve R&D challenges (e.g. knowledge extraction, medical writing, drug design, clinical trial optimization). Define and document the end-to-end technical architecture for new and existing software applications, including system components, services, and integrations. Develop and maintain the long-term technical roadmap, ensuring it aligns with business goals and industry best practices. Lead the design of robust, scalable, and secure solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, languages, and tools; drive build-vs-buy analyses and partner ecosystem solutions when appropriate. Establish and enforce architectural standards, coding best practices, and design patterns across the R&D organization; promote modern architectural paradigms (microservices, event-driven, serverless). Provide technical leadership to multiple agile teams; mentor engineers to foster technical excellence and innovation. Collaborate with product managers, business analysts and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs. Partner with DevOps to ensure CI/CD and operational excellence of the architecture. Think creatively to envision bold AI innovations and translate visions into production-ready solutions. Qualifications BS degree in computer science, engineering or related field; MS or higher preferred. 8+ years of experience in architecting, building, launching, and maintaining end-to-end ML systems at scale; hands-on experience with LLMs and agentic AI frameworks. Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and ML Ops concepts (testing, retraining, monitoring in production). Experience with cross-functional collaboration to deploy data solutions in production. Strong communication, prioritization, and interpersonal skills; ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences. Ability to work in a global matrix organization with uncertainty; agile, adaptable, and change-driven. Life sciences or healthcare experience is desirable. Location and Compensation Location: Boston, MA? U.S. Base Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $241,340.00 per year. The actual base salary offered depends on qualifications, experience, skills, and location as applicable. Additional Information Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary: We strive for equitable pay and transparency with pay practices. U.S. employees may be eligible for incentives and benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, and well-being benefits. The information provided reflects the compensation range and general benefits and may vary by location and role. EEO Statement Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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