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Manager or Staff, R&D External Business Management

Fujisawa, Kanagawa
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0160181 Date posted 08/20/2025 Location Fujisawa, Kanagawa

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Job Description

Please note this job requires native level Japanese language command not only in speaking, business writing and reading.

タケダの紹介

タケダでは常に患者さんを中心に考え、世界中の人々により健やかで輝かしい未来をお届けすることを目指してきました。そして従業員一人ひとりにそれぞれの能力と熱意に応じた成長の機会を提供することにも組んで取り組んでいます。私たちと一緒に、世界中の人々のいのちに貢献し、さらなる成長と活躍を目指しませんか。

タケダは国内第一の製薬企業、そして業界を牽引するグローバルリーダーです。従業員は四つの優先順位(患者さん中心、社会との信頼関係構築、レピュテーションの向上、事業の発展)とタケダイズム(誠実=公正・正直・不屈)のもと一致団結しています。タケダイズムは私たちの信念であり正しい方向へ導く羅針盤です。私たちは日々の業務においてタケダイズムを体現しています。

Takeda is unwavering in our commitment to patients. With the patient at the center of everything we do, we continue to innovate and drive changes that will better their lives - we’re looking for like-minded professionals to join us.

Takeda is the number one pharmaceutical company in Japan and a global industry leader –we are united by our four priorities (Patients, Trust, Reputation, and Business) and our shared values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance. Takeda-ism is more than just a word. It’s a belief and a mindset which guides our decisions, behaviors, and interactions. It’s how we strive to work and live, every day

募集部門の紹介 / Department Introduction

R&D External Business Management-Japanチームは湘南iParkを拠点とし、創薬研究を推進するための契約マネジメントを担当しています。多岐にわたる契約業務を通じ、研究者・法務・知財・コンプライアンス・財務など、さまざまな部門と協力し、高い専門性を活かした課題解決に貢献できる環境です。本ポジションでは、国内外のアカデミアやパートナー企業との交渉や、タケダの研究活動をスムーズに進めるための契約マネジメントが求められます。社内外の幅広いステークホルダーと協力する機会が多く、多様性に富んだ成長環境です。

The R&D External Business Management-Japan team, based at Shonan iPark, is responsible for managing contracts to support drug discovery activities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to resolving cross-functional challenges alongside researchers, legal, intellectual property (IP), compliance, finance, and other divisions. The position involves negotiating with domestic and international academia and partner companies, as well as contract management to facilitate Takeda’s research activities. Collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders provides a rich growth environment.

職務内容 / Job Description

• 創薬研究者の依頼を受けて、研究者、法務、知財、購買、コンプラ、ファイナンスなど社内の様々な部門と連携しながら、国内外のアカデミアやパートナー企業と種々の契約交渉・締結をすることで円滑な研究活動推進に貢献します。
• 担当契約の責任者として、ビジネス部門側の提案・判断を示し法務や知財と契約案をまとめ、武田を代表して相手先の契約担当者と交渉する役割を担っていただきます。契約締結後も、原契約に付随して発生する多岐にわたる契約上の手当や研究者からの契約内容に関する問い合わせへの対応なども行います。

• Based on requests from researchers, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Legal, IP, Procurement, Compliance, and Finance to negotiate and conclude various contracts with domestic and international academia and partner companies, thereby facilitating smooth research activities.
• As the person responsible for assigned contracts, you will present business-side proposals and decisions, coordinate with Legal and IP to draft contract terms, and negotiate with counterparties on behalf of Takeda. Post-contract, you will also handle various follow-up matters and respond to inquiries from researchers regarding contract details.

応募要件 / Qualifications

• 製薬企業での3年以上(5年以上が望ましい)の創薬研究経験があり、契約マネジメントもしくはアライアンスマネジメントに携わった経験があること、もしくは
• 製薬企業での3年以上(5年以上が望ましい)の契約マネジメントもしくはアライアンスマネジメントの専任経験があり、創薬プロセスや創薬技術について深い知識を有すること
• クロスファンクショナルチームと協働して、複数のプロジェクトを同時に迅速かつ効率的に管理・リードすることができる能力
• 高い視座で考え、解決策を提案できる能力
• 社内外の様々なステークホルダーの多様性を理解して相手を尊重し、粘り強く交渉を進められる能力
•デジタル対応能力:新しいシステムやツールに柔軟に対応し、AIソリューションを含むデジタル技術を積極的に学び活用できる能力。
• 英語:ビジネスレベル(交渉や契約文書の理解・作成に対応可能)
• 日本語:ネイティブまたはビジネスレベル

• Minimum 3 (preferably 5+) years of experience in drug discovery research  at a pharmaceutical company with involvement in contract management or alliance management; or
• Minimum 3  (preferably 5+) years of dedicated experience in contract management or alliance management  at a pharmaceutical company with a deep understanding of drug discovery processes and technologies.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously with speed and efficiency  while working with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to propose effective solutions.
• Ability to understand and respect diverse stakeholders and conduct persistent negotiations.
• Digital dexterity: Has the ability to adapt to and learn new systems, including adopting and leveraging AI solutions effectively.
• English: Business-level proficiency for negotiation and drafting contracts.
• Japanese: Native or business-level proficiency.

求める人物像 / Ideal Candidate Profile

• 未知・未経験のことに対しても素直に吸収し学び挑戦し続けられる人
• 複雑な事象に対してロジカルに考え物事の本質を見極められる人
• あいまいで不確実性な事象に対しても適切に判断し柔軟に対応することができる人
• 協力的に関係者と協議し、信頼関係を築くことができる人
• 迅速な行動や意思決定を優先し、変化の早い環境の中でも柔軟に対応できる人。
• テクノロジーへの関心を持ち、デジタルツールやAIソリューションの導入を前向きに推進できる人。

• Is open to learning and continuously challenges themselves, even in unfamiliar areas.
• Think logically and identify the essence of complex issues.
• Makes sound judgments and respond flexibly to ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Collaborates constructively and build trust with stakeholders.
• Prioritizes speed in actions and decision-making, and adapts flexibly to fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrates an interest in technology and proactively drives the adoption of digital tools and AI solutions.

タケダのダイバーシティ&インクルージョン

Empowering Our People to Shine

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

  • Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

  • Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

  • Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

  • Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

  • Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

  • Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

  • Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

  • It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

  • It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

Locations

Fujisawa, Japan

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

When making any type of decision, the first thing we ask is 'how will this impact patients?’ Ultimately, we’re laser focused on the best interests of the patient, and I truly believe we follow through on that.

Meredith Culp - VP, Head of Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Strategy & Operations and Head of Global Development Integration Office

Our culture and shared values make us like a family here at Takeda. It doesn't feel like work when you're doing something you love with people you love, and when your outcome is really fantastic.

Alison Handley, Head, Center for External Innovation

The heart of our work

Shining a light on new perspectives

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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