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Job DescriptionEducation & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral): List the essential and desirable education and competency requirements to perform the primary responsibilities of the job. Any minimum requirements should be noted.
- Bachelor’s degree or above, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in employee engagement, internal communications, strategic communications, event management, or related roles; healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead engagement and communication initiatives from planning through execution, with strong ownership and accountability for outcomes.
- Strong capability in developing and tailoring engagement content, key messages, and communication materials for leadership and diverse internal audiences.
- Experience managing internal communication or engagement channels and using them strategically to improve reach, clarity, and organizational impact.
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across functions, regions, and cultures in a matrixed environment.
- Strong project leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive follow-through, and deliver high-quality results under ambiguity.
- Experience leading or overseeing vendors, agencies, or external support resources, including setting direction, managing quality, and ensuring timely delivery, is preferred.
- Proactive, agile, and solution-oriented, with strong judgment, resilience, and the confidence to operate independently while partnering closely with senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with AI tools and digital content solutions, with the ability to use them responsibly and effectively to enhance communication, engagement, and workflow efficiency.
LocationsJinan, ChinaWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree or above
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in employee engagement, internal communications, strategic communications, event management, or related roles
- Healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience
- Ability to independently lead engagement and communication initiatives from planning through execution
- Experience developing and tailoring engagement content, key messages, and communication materials for leadership and diverse internal audiences
- Experience managing internal communication or engagement channels strategically
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across functions, regions, and cultures
- Strong project leadership and organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities and delivering under ambiguity
- Experience leading or overseeing vendors, agencies, or external support resources
- Proactive, agile, solution-oriented judgment and ability to operate independently
- Familiarity with AI tools and digital content solutions
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
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What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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