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Job Description

As Associate Director/Director, Global Biomarker Lead (GBL), Inflammation, ED&B; GI2 TAU, you will
provide scientific and strategic leadership for the development and implementation of translational
biomarker strategies across preclinical and clinical-stage gastrointestinal and inflammation
portfolio programs. This highly visible, strategic, and matrixed role leads the Translational Sub-Team
(TST) and partners with GI-DDU research, physician scientists, and cross-functional stakeholders
to identify, validate, and implement biomarkers relevant to patients in clinical studies. The role is
responsible for independently developing translational biomarker plans as part of the overall asset




strategy across Discovery and Global Product Teams, supporting programs through clinical
development and post-market activities, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality biomarker
data.
Key responsibilities:
• Partner with GI-DDU discovery research and physician scientists to design and execute
translational research that identifies and validates targeted pathways based on human data
and defines candidate biomarkers for mechanism of action and drug response.
• Lead translational biomarker strategy development and execution to support the clinical-
stage portfolio, including biomarker-driven clinical study design, implementation of novel
technologies, and incorporation of biomarker endpoints for decision-making in early-stage
clinical trials.
• Lead the Translational Sub-Team (TST) and provide matrix leadership across multiple
functional areas, working closely with physician scientists, clinical leads, clinical
pharmacologi

📌 Global Biomarker Lead, Inflammation,TAU (Bengaluru)
🏢 Takeda
📍 Bengaluru