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Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company.
About us
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 230 years of distinguished history in Japan.
At Takeda, we foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer, we strongly believe in and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company, we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, race, ethnic origin, or disability.
Our UK Head Offices are in Central London, Paddington to be exact and surrounded by various amenities. At Takeda, we have a hybrid approach to working location with ~40% / 9 days per month in our office.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realise their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Culture & Values
Our culture and values
We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism which incorporate Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in that order.
Our imperatives are to:
- Responsibly translate science into highly innovative, life-changing medicines and vaccines
- Accelerate access to improve lives worldwide
- Create an exceptional people experience
- Protect our planet
We strive to transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company
From a single stall in an Osaka market to a global biopharmaceutical leader, we’ve always maintained a single set of values to guide our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. And that has given us incredible stories to tell.
Our belief in putting people first extends beyond patients. It includes their families, their communities, and our Takeda colleagues and their families. It is our passion for people that transforms our work into meaningful action.
Takeda strives to nurture a workplace that is as diverse as the patients we serve; inclusive in our behaviours; and equitable in our actions.
Recruitment Process
Please be aware that applications lacking both a CV and a cover letter will not be taken into consideration. Additionally, please ensure that your application specifies whether your current education involves a placement year.
Who can apply and How:
As an undergraduate applicant you will have completed the first/second year of your degree and will be starting the second/third year of study. Please apply on-line with a CV and Covering letter (in a single file) stating your reasons for applying and how you meet our skills and attributes criteria.
