Title: Director, Computational Biology Location: USA - MA - Cambridge Job Description: By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. Objective / Purpose: The Director, Oncology Computational Biology will be a key scientific leader within the Computational Biology and Human Genetics (CBHG) team. This individual will serve as a hands-on expert in cancer genetics/genomics and computational approaches to oncology, driving the discovery and prioritization of novel oncology targets and therapeutic concepts across Takeda’s Oncology portfolio. The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in cancer biology and human genetics with advanced computational approaches, including statistical genomics, machine learning, and multimodal data integration, to generate rigorous, biologically grounded insights from complex high-dimensional datasets. The candidate will be fluent in, and bring a vision for, methods for accelerating target discovery through AI. Working closely with oncology researchers, translational scientists, AI/ML experts, and data scientists, the Director will help shape Takeda’s oncology pipeline through innovative and scientifically robust target identification and validation strategies. Accountabilities: - Serve as a scientific leader in cancer genetics/genomics and computational oncology, driving AI/ML-enabled target identification, prioritization, and validation strategies to advance a differentiated oncology discovery portfolio - Lead the application of advanced computational approaches to oncology target discovery and validation, integrating multimodal datasets to uncover novel biological mechanisms, therapeutic opportunities, biomarkers, and patient stratification hypotheses - Develop and apply rigorous computational frameworks that integrate genomic, transcriptomic, functional dependency, clinical, proteomic, and other high-dimensional datasets to generate actionable insights supporting oncology target identification and validation - Establish scalable AI/ML-driven ways of working for oncology target discovery, enabling systematic hypothesis generation, target evaluation, and evidence integration across diverse internal and external data sources - Partner closely with oncology biology, target validation, translational, and drug discovery teams to ensure computational insights are biologically grounded, experimentally testable, and directly aligned with target validation and portfolio progression activities - Collaborate with AI/ML, data science, and data engineering teams to build scalable analytical capabilities, reusable workflows, and high-quality oncology data assets that accelerate target discovery and validation across the Oncology Research organization - Help shape Takeda’s oncology computational and data strategy, identifying opportunities to enhance target discovery and validation capabilities through external collaborations, strategic partnerships, emerging AI technologies, and novel data resources - Influence scientific and portfolio decisions through clear communication of complex computational, biological, and translational findings to cross-functional teams and senior leadership - Lead and contribute to complex, multidisciplinary oncology discovery programs in a highly collaborative matrix environment, serving as a key computational driver of oncology target ID/validation efforts Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral): - PhD in Computational Biology or a related discipline, plus 10+ track record of scientific innovation and impact - Recognized expert in cancer genetics/genomics and oncology computational biology - Expertise in machine learning and complex algorithms required, with experience in AI/LLMs/biological foundation models strongly preferred - Industry experience supporting oncology target ID - Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects in a matrix environment - Strong organizational skills; ability to set priorities and meet program objectives and timelines - Strong written and oral communication skills to diverse audiences ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The position will be based in Cambridge, MA. This position is currently classified as “hybrid” by Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Title: Director of Philanthropy Location: Alexandria, Virginia Department: Administration VOANS</p> Requisition #: DIREC007967 Job Description: Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking a Director of Philanthropy. The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for leading and executing fundraising strategies that support the mission and priorities of Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS). This role focuses on cultivating and strengthening relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations to increase philanthropic support for VOANS programs and initiatives. This is hybrid role. Proudly Great Place to Work&reg; Certified for 8 consecutive years. Location: 1660 Duke St., Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Hybrid) Salary: $147,000 Why You&rsquo;ll Love It Here - Mission-driven work that makes a difference - Supportive and collaborative leadership - Strong, team-oriented culture - Opportunities for career growth and advancement - Inclusive and purpose-driven environment What We Offer - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - 403(b) Retirement Plan with discretionary contribution - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days) - Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness incentives (earn up to $350) - Early pay access (up to 50% of earnings) - Referral bonuses & career scholarships Key Responsibilities: Fundraising & Donor Engagement &bull; Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support VOANS priorities and initiatives. &bull; Partner with VOANS leadership to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors. &bull; Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, including ongoing relationship development and stewardship activities. &bull; Assist in planning and executing fundraising campaigns, donor events, and engagement opportunities. &bull; Support the development of grant proposals, donor presentations, and fundraising materials. &bull; Monitor fundraising performance metrics and provide regular reporting on development activities and outcomes. &bull; Identify opportunities to diversify funding sources and expand philanthropic support. &bull; Stay informed on fundraising trends, donor engagement strategies, and philanthropic best practices. Development Operations & Administration &bull; Oversee day-to-day development operations, including donor tracking, gift processing coordination, and stewardship activities. &bull; Ensure fundraising activities comply with organizational policies, ethical fundraising standards, and applicable regulations. &bull; Maintain accurate donor records and support reporting needs related to fundraising initiatives. &bull; Collaborate with finance staff to support proper allocation and tracking of donated funds. &bull; Assist with development planning, budgeting, and annual fundraising goals. Collaboration & Communications &bull; Work closely with VOA Inc. to ensure there is coordination and no crossover of activities. &bull; Work closely with communications and marketing staff to develop donor-focused messaging and fundraising materials. &bull; Support implementation of consistent branding and storytelling within fundraising initiatives. &bull; Collaborate with program and operational leaders to identify funding priorities and opportunities for donor engagement. &bull; Represent VOANS professionally with donors, partners, and community stakeholders. Leadership & Collaboration &bull; Work cross-functionally with service line leaders to align funding strategies with operational needs. &bull; Support leadership and board engagement in fundraising activities. &bull; Provide regular reporting on fundraising progress, pipeline, and outcomes. Qualifications: &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required. &bull; Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience, including experience with major gifts, corporate giving, and foundation relations. &bull; Demonstrated success cultivating and securing five- and six-figure gifts. &bull; Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal and donor correspondence writing. &bull; Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage donors, staff, and community stakeholders effectively. &bull; Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail. &bull; Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. &bull; Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship, and development operations. &bull; Proficiency with donor databases and fundraising software systems preferred. &bull; Ability to work collaboratively across departments and contribute to organizational goals. &bull; Occasional travel and flexible hours may be required. At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Director, State Government Affairs Healthcare Distribution Alliance Washington, DC/Hybrid or Remote The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington, DC, is the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. They are seeking a Director of State Government Affairs. HDA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, generous 401(k) matching, and flexible hours. This position is open to applicants residing in CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, PA, RI, VA, and VT. DC Metra area employees work on a flexible hybrid schedule; all others work remotely. ​​​​​ POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Vice President of State Government Affairs, the Director of State Government Affairs (SGA) advocates HDA member interests in assigned states. The Director is responsible for strategy development, direct lobbying, member relations, general advocacy, research, analysis, and reporting state legislative and regulatory activities in the assigned region. RESPONSIBILITIES - Research, analyze, and monitor progress of priority legislation and regulation. - Initiate and maintain contact with state legislative and regulatory staff directly concerning issues of interest to the prescription drug distribution industry. - Provide the VP of SGA with regular updates on priority bills and rulemaking, and maintain consistent interaction with the SGA team and association membership (e.g., progress reports/conference calls). - Maintain consistent presence for HDA in assigned states; testify and negotiate for HDA member interests on priority state legislative and regulatory initiatives; aim to continually expand and maintain key relationships and develop industry champions. - Manage advocacy for HDA policy positions in assigned states including leadership/coordination of member company efforts to achieve optimal legislative and regulatory outcomes. - Provide regular communications to members on state legislative and regulatory developments with thorough analysis (i.e., trajectory of bill, likelihood of enactment, potential impact to healthcare distribution industry, status of stakeholder positions, etc.). - Work collaboratively with the SGA team, contracted state lobbyists, and other relevant consultants in the development of consensus-based association policies and positions on state legislative and regulatory affairs issues. - Prepare issue briefs, testimony, proposals, letters, memos, and summary communications. - Assist with the selection, management, and leveraging of state contract lobbyists, as applicable. - Collaborate with the SGA team on special projects as needed such as issue specific policy initiatives, compiling reports and presentations to assist SGA team and HDA leadership in preparing for member committee meetings, conferences, and Board meetings. - Attend meetings/conferences and make presentations for HDA and national public policy organizations representing state and local industry interests as appropriate/necessary. (May include Democratic and Republican Legislative and Governor related organizations, National Conference of State Legislatures, National/Regional Boards of Pharmacy, and other appropriate legislative/regulatory conferences.) - Participate in weekly/bi-monthly SGA staff conference calls and in-person meetings, respectively. - Manage and host assigned state specific calls as appropriate. - Assist the VP of SGA with stewardship of HDA resources and overall state government affairs budget. - Liaison with state and national pharmaceutical/pharmacy associations and relevant national public policy organizations. - Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS & ABILITIES - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Self-starter with the ability to multi-task numerous projects simultaneously - Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues, peers, membership and other internal and external constituencies. - Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain strong internal/external relationships while advancing the association&rsquo;s policy positions - Dynamic and professional style that inspires confidence in direction and leadership to optimally impact legislative and regulatory activity - Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires strategic thinking and ability to pivot to meet deadlines and achieve goals without sacrificing quality - Ability to travel up to 30%, frequently during peak legislative sessions REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE - Bachelor&rsquo;s degree; advanced degree preferred - Seven years of progressively responsible experience - Extensive understanding of the state legislative and regulatory processes - Experience with state government affairs via a multi-state lobbying role - Experience conducting individual research and analyzing/summarizing complex issues - Experience with pharmaceutical supply chain issues strongly preferred HOW TO APPLY If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples highlighting legislative engagement to the submit button. Salary: $145,000 &ndash; $160,000 Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com or contact 202-232-1765. ABOUT THE HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION ALLIANCE (HDA) The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors &mdash; the vital link between the nation&rsquo;s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide. HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies, and business processes. HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths, and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Executive Underwriter, Ocean Marine Hybrid New York, NY Full time R2625418 Executive Underwriter - UW07CD We&rsquo;re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals &ndash; and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. We&rsquo;re in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They&rsquo;re at the center of everything we do &ndash; and by joining us, you&rsquo;ll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests. Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they&rsquo;ve always been done isn&rsquo;t a part of the job. Here, you&rsquo;ll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And you&rsquo;ll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose. The Hartford&rsquo;s Ocean Marine team serves businesses of all sizes &ndash; small, midsize and large &ndash; that need specialized ocean marine coverage as part of their risk management program. We&rsquo;ll Be a Good Match if You Have: &bull; A customer-first mindset, putting our customers at the center of everything you do. &bull; A passion for making decisions through both analyzing data and employing critical thinking skills. &bull; A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively. &bull; A financial mindset to help make the best decisions. &bull; Ability to own our work and following through on commitments. &bull; Ability to decipher and execute within a fluid and changing business environment. &bull; An understanding of how to build relationships and trust among diverse groups. &bull; The ability to advance their careers into technical OR leadership positions. Qualifications: &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. &bull; 5 + years of Ocean Cargo underwriting experience. &bull; Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners. &bull; Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. &bull; An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions. &bull; High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit. &bull; Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills. &bull; Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes. &bull; Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win. &bull; Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills. Location: This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the New York, NY three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $124,000 - $186,000