The Director, Automation Lead Asia, GSQ will shape and deliver automation initiatives across Takeda’s Global Quality organization in Asia, with a strong focus on Japan. The role is expected to identify opportunities for process automation, define the regional roadmap, lead technology implementation, and improve quality, compliance, efficiency, and data visibility. Candidates should typically bring a degree in technology, engineering, life sciences, or a related field, along with substantial experience in pharmaceutical quality, automation, digital transformation, or regulated operations. Strong knowledge of automation platforms, data and systems integration, project leadership, GxP requirements, and change management is expected. The successful candidate will communicate effectively across countries and functions, influence senior stakeholders, manage external partners, and deliver practical, compliant solutions in a complex global environment.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1781, it has developed into one of Japan’s largest pharmaceutical organizations, serving patients in more than 80 countries and regions. Takeda focuses on innovative medicines in areas including gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and neuroscience. The company operates through major research, manufacturing, commercial, and corporate locations worldwide, combining Japanese heritage with a highly international workforce. Its culture emphasizes patient impact, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and responsible business practices. Quality, compliance, digital transformation, and data-led operations are important parts of Takeda’s strategy, particularly as the company manages complex global supply chains and regulated manufacturing environments.
Japan offers opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, engineering, manufacturing, finance, education, and tourism. Major employment centers include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kobe; Takeda also has substantial operations in Japan. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and careful decision-making, although international companies often use more flexible practices. Japan provides excellent public transport, healthcare, safety, food, and urban services, but housing and childcare can be expensive in large cities. The country consists of four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—plus smaller islands, each offering distinct climates and lifestyles. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with highly skilled workers potentially qualifying for preferential treatment. Relocating typically involves securing a Certificate of Eligibility, arranging housing, registering locally, and obtaining health insurance. Japanese language ability is valuable, even where English is used professionally.
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