This managerial role leads API Manufacturing Sciences at Takeda’s Hikari Plant, supporting process development, technology transfer, scale-up, manufacturing troubleshooting, and continuous improvement under GMP requirements. Candidates are expected to have a degree in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in API manufacturing or process technology. Strong knowledge of GMP, validation, process control, deviation and change management is important. The role also requires people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese and English. The successful candidate will provide technical direction, improve manufacturing reliability and productivity, and support safe, compliant production of high-quality medicines.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1781, it develops and supplies medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and neuroscience. Takeda operates research, manufacturing, and commercial organizations across many countries and serves patients worldwide. Its Hikari Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture is an important manufacturing site involved in producing pharmaceutical products and active ingredients. The company emphasizes patient-focused innovation, quality, ethical conduct, environmental responsibility, and a diverse, inclusive workplace. Employees typically work in multinational teams and contribute to regulated operations where safety, scientific rigor, compliance, and continuous improvement are central to daily activities.
Japan offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, engineering, technology, healthcare, finance, and education, particularly around Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and regional industrial centers such as Yamaguchi. Workplace culture values reliability, teamwork, respect, preparation, and attention to detail. Japanese language ability is helpful for daily life and many local roles, although multinational companies often use English internally. Japan provides excellent public transport, healthcare, safety, convenience, and a high standard of living, but housing and commuting costs can be significant in major cities. The country has four distinct seasons, varied cuisine, and rich cultural traditions. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with eligibility depending on qualifications and job duties. Relocation packages may assist with housing, registration, banking, insurance, and schooling. Regional locations can offer a quieter lifestyle and lower costs than Tokyo, though Japanese is more important outside international workplaces.
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