産業医（湘南研究所担当）

Role summary

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This role serves as the occupational physician for Takeda’s Shonan Research Institute in Fujisawa. Responsibilities typically include employee health consultations, workplace health assessments, prevention and management of work-related illness, fitness-for-work evaluations, health examinations, mental-health support, emergency response, and advice on workplace safety and hygiene. Candidates are expected to hold a valid Japanese medical license and an occupational physician qualification or equivalent experience. Background in occupational medicine, internal medicine, or corporate healthcare is beneficial. The position requires sound clinical judgment, confidentiality, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with employees, managers, human resources, and safety teams. Japanese fluency is generally essential; English ability is useful in Takeda’s international environment.

About the employer

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a Japan-headquartered global biopharmaceutical company with a history dating back more than two centuries. Its headquarters are in Tokyo, and it operates research, manufacturing, and commercial organizations across many countries. Takeda focuses on medicines for gastroenterology, neuroscience, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines. The Shonan Research Institute in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, is one of the company’s important research locations and supports innovative drug discovery and development. Takeda promotes a patient-focused culture, scientific collaboration, ethical conduct, and employee wellbeing. As a large multinational employer, it typically offers opportunities to work with Japanese and international colleagues, along with structured benefits and professional development. Employment conditions vary by position, so candidates should confirm the official posting for contract type, working schedule, benefits, and eligibility requirements.

Working in Japan

Japan offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, research, finance, and education. Fujisawa is a coastal city near Tokyo, known for beaches, good rail connections, and access to Kamakura and Yokohama. Japanese workplaces generally value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, although international companies such as Takeda often use more flexible global practices. Living costs are highest in Tokyo and nearby commuter areas, while housing farther from central Tokyo can be more affordable. Public transport is excellent, healthcare is reliable, and daily life is safe and convenient. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by their employer; highly skilled professionals may qualify for preferential pathways. Physicians must meet Japanese licensing and language requirements to practice clinically. Relocation planning should cover housing, residence registration, health insurance, banking, taxes, and Japanese language support.