This role supports and improves manufacturing systems used at Takeda’s Hikari API production site. Responsibilities likely include maintaining production applications and computerized systems, troubleshooting operational issues, coordinating with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and IT teams, managing system changes, and supporting validation and compliance in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Candidates are expected to have experience with manufacturing or information systems, system implementation or support, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication. Knowledge of GMP, CSV, MES, automation, databases, or pharmaceutical production is advantageous. Japanese communication skills are likely important, while English may be needed for global collaboration. The successful candidate should be reliable, analytical, safety-conscious, and comfortable supporting site operations.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. It develops and supplies medicines in areas including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and vaccines. Takeda operates research, manufacturing, and commercial organizations across many countries and combines Japanese heritage with a multinational workforce. Its Hikari site in Yamaguchi Prefecture is an important manufacturing location, producing pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients under strict quality and regulatory standards. The company emphasizes patient focus, integrity, fairness, perseverance, and honesty, alongside scientific innovation and operational excellence. Employees typically work in cross-functional and internationally connected teams, with strong attention to Good Manufacturing Practice, safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Japan is an archipelago offering opportunities in pharmaceuticals, technology, engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and international business. Major career hubs include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, while Hikari is a smaller coastal city in Yamaguchi Prefecture on Honshu, known for a quieter lifestyle, lower housing costs, and access to nature. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, teamwork, respect, careful documentation, and continuous improvement. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, and efficient public services, although Japanese-language ability is highly useful outside international workplaces. Foreign professionals commonly need an appropriate work status, such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services; the employer often supports the Certificate of Eligibility and visa process. Relocation planning should include housing, registration, health insurance, banking, transport, and language preparation. Family visas may be available for eligible dependents.
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