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Takeda

Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan. The company focuses its research and development efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology, while also making targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. With a history spanning over 240 years, Takeda operates in approximately 80 countries and employs a diverse workforce of around 50,000 people globally. In Spain, Takeda maintains a robust presence with its primary commercial and administrative operations centered in Madrid. The company is frequently recognized as a Top Employer in Spain, reflecting a culture that prioritizes employee well-being, diversity, and professional development. For international professionals, Takeda's Spanish operations offer a gateway into the European pharmaceutical market, with many regional and global roles based in Madrid that utilize English as the primary working language.

Tokyo, JapanPharma50000 employeesFounded 1781Madridwww.takeda.com

Company History

Founded in 1781 by Chobei Takeda I in Osaka, Japan, the company began as a traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine seller. Over two centuries, it transformed into a global pharmaceutical powerhouse, significantly expanding through the acquisition of Nycomed in 2011 and Shire in 2019.

For International Professionals

  • Consistently certified as a 'Top Employer' in Spain for its excellence in employee conditions.
  • Many roles in digital health, data science, and global operations use English as the primary business language.
  • Offers a highly diverse work environment with a strong commitment to inclusion and gender equality.
  • Provides opportunities for internal mobility across its 80 global locations for high-performing employees.
  • Madrid serves as a key hub for both local commercial activities and broader European functional support.

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