Takeda is a global biopharmaceutical company founded in 1781, with its origins in Osaka, Japan. Its global headquarters are now located in Tokyo. The company operates in approximately 80 countries and employs around 50,000 people worldwide. In the United States, it is the largest life sciences employer in Massachusetts.
The company focuses on discovering and delivering life-transforming treatments across its core technical domains of research and development (R&D), pharmaceuticals, and biopharmaceuticals. Its work is centered on the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences industries.
Takeda describes itself as patient-focused and values-based. The company's stated core values are Takeda-ism, which are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the center. It expresses a commitment to creating an exceptional people experience and to patients, their people, and the planet.
