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The Site Executive Assistant supports senior leadership at Takeda’s Osaka Plant by managing complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence, reports, presentations, and confidential information. The role may also involve coordinating site events, preparing agendas and minutes, handling visitors, supporting internal communications, and working with global stakeholders. Candidates are expected to have proven executive or administrative assistant experience, strong organizational and prioritization skills, excellent attention to detail, and confidence working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Professional Japanese communication skills and practical English ability are likely required, together with strong Microsoft Office skills, discretion, reliability, and the ability to build effective relationships across departments and cultures.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. With a history spanning more than 240 years, Takeda focuses on developing and delivering medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and neuroscience. The company operates in numerous countries and combines Japanese corporate values with a highly international workforce. Its Osaka facilities support important manufacturing and business activities and operate under strict standards for quality, safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Takeda promotes an inclusive workplace and offers opportunities across scientific, manufacturing, commercial, corporate, and support functions. Employees typically work with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds while contributing to products intended to improve patient health worldwide.
Japan offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, technology, finance, healthcare, tourism, and education, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya. Workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, careful preparation, and high service standards, although international companies often provide more flexible environments. Japan combines efficient public transport, excellent healthcare, safe cities, rich food traditions, and diverse lifestyles ranging from urban living to rural and coastal communities. Osaka is generally more affordable and relaxed than Tokyo, with excellent rail connections and a lively social culture. Most foreign nationals need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; common routes include Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Highly Skilled Professional visas. Relocating typically involves securing housing, registering a residence, obtaining a My Number card, arranging health insurance, and learning basic Japanese. Employers may assist with visas, relocation, and temporary accommodation.
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