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Associate Director, Pipeline Strategy, Business Strategy, JPBU / JPBU 事業戦略部パイプラインストラテジー（主席部員）

Tokyo, Tokyo

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As the #1 pharmaceutical company in Japan, we have a reputation for being a top employer and bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to patients. Under strong leadership, employees working in our Japan Pharma Business Unit (JPBU) influence the healthcare system and are meeting the critical unmet needs of patients throughout the country.

As Takeda grows its market share in Japan and around the world, our company is evolving. We are building a business model driven by highly innovative medicines, pipeline, and digital technologies. To continue to lead the pharmaceutical industry in Japan, while expanding our trusted reputation globally, we are hiring professionals who want to contribute and help in the pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients.

As a vital member of our team, we offer competitive benefits, career development programs, career mobility, and a supportive, friendly work environment.

Job ID R0146083 Date posted 03/03/2025 Location Tokyo, Tokyo

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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.

応募職種 / Job Description

1．社内関連部門と密接に連携しながら、パイプラインに関連する議論を促進し、担当業務内におけるJPBUの戦略的方向性を明示する。

２. グローバルとJPBUの戦略の整合と調整を図るためにステークホルダーとの協力関係と信頼関係を構築する。

3. オンコロジー領域を除く疾患領域において外部成長機会の探索・評価（トリアージ）プロセスを主導・調整し、変革的で新規性の高い将来の治療オプションを特定し、経営幹部に提案する。

4. 早期開発ステージにおいて関連するすべての部門の活動が適切なタイミングで計画・実行されるよう、New Product Planningプロセスを促進し、調整する。

5. 創造的思考や革新的なアイデアのためのチームディスカッション、部門横断ワークショップのファシリテートを行う。

応募要件

＜実務経験 / Work experience＞

外部成長機会の探索と評価（トリアージ）プロセスならびに事業開発業務の経験。
部門横断的プロジェクトをリードした経験、特にnew product planning commercial lead もしくは研究開発ポートフォリオ立案など。
少なくとも10年以上の製薬会社における勤務経験。
少なくとも5年以上、部門を横断したマトリックス組織をリードした経験。

＜スキル・資格 / Preferred Qualifications＞

Bachelor or above
MS/PhD preferred
Science/Pharmacology/Pathology/Biology/Engineering/Marketing or Business degree preferred

＜語学 / Language＞

ビジネスにおいて意思疎通やディスカッションを行える英語力

求める人物像 / Ideal candidate profile

日本の患者さんにより良い治療オプションを提供することに情熱を持っている。
グローバルならびにJPBU戦略を理解し、企業視点でのビジネス判断/提案ができる。
科学一般に精通し、そのうえで専門分野を超えて学習する意欲、新しい技術を探求し続ける姿勢を持つ。
外部/内部のステークホルダーのニーズや状況を理解し尊重しながら協力できる。

仕事のやりがい / Value in this job

事業開発に関わることでJPBUだけではなく、会社のビジネスに影響を与えうる。
日本のみならずグローバルメンバーと直接間接に接し、コミュニケーションを行う中で様々な学びの機会を得ることができる。

本職務で身につくスキル・経験 / Skills and experience acquired in this job

日本の各部門を統括して製品の全体戦略を考え提案する経験。
新製品開発に関する全プロセスを俯瞰する知識と経験。
海外における様々な部門、業務についての知識と人的なネットワーク。

待遇

諸手当：通勤交通費、借家補助費、勤務時間外手当など

昇給：原則年1回　

賞与: 原則年2回

勤務時間：本社（大阪市中央区・東京都中央区）9:00～17:30、工場（山口県光市・大阪市淀川区）8:00～16:45、研究所（神奈川県藤沢市）9:00～17:45

休日：土曜、日曜、祝日、メーデー、年末年始など（年間123日程度）

働き方関連制度：フレックスタイム制、テレワーク勤務制導入（対象社員）

休暇：年次有給休暇、特別有給休暇、傷病休暇、ファミリーサポート休暇、産前産後休暇、育児休暇、子の看護休暇、介護休暇

タケダのDE＆I

Better Health, Brighter Future

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

Tokyo, Japan

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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The History of Takeda

A Global Top Employer Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 15 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.

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.

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.