This role supports plasma-derived medicine manufacturing at Takeda’s Narita Site. Responsibilities typically include operating and monitoring production equipment, following approved manufacturing procedures, recording batch and process data, performing cleaning and setup activities, and maintaining strict GMP, safety, and quality standards. Candidates are expected to have experience in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, food production, or a related technical environment. Attention to detail, reliable documentation, teamwork, and willingness to work shifts are important. Japanese communication skills are likely required for procedures and workplace coordination. Experience with GMP, aseptic or controlled manufacturing, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement would be advantageous.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a major Japanese biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, with operations in more than 80 countries and regions. Founded in 1781, Takeda develops and supplies medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines. Its Narita Site in Chiba is an important manufacturing location, including production of plasma-derived products used to treat serious and chronic conditions. Takeda emphasizes patient-focused innovation, scientific quality, ethical conduct, workplace safety, and compliance with global Good Manufacturing Practice standards. Employees work in multinational teams and contribute to medicines that require highly controlled processes, accurate documentation, and strong collaboration across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply functions.
Japan offers opportunities in pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, technology, logistics, and research. Narita is in Chiba Prefecture, close to Tokyo and Narita International Airport, with lower living costs than central Tokyo and convenient rail connections. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, careful documentation, and continuous improvement. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, shopping, and seasonal festivals. Japan has four main islands, while Chiba is on Honshu. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly under an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or a related status, depending on duties and qualifications. Applicants should confirm visa eligibility, degree or experience requirements, housing arrangements, tax obligations, and Japanese-language expectations before relocating. Company relocation assistance may vary by contract and seniority.
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