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Job DescriptionAbout Takeda
“Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World” is Takeda’s purpose. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow, and realize their potential while advancing this purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that can transform patients’ lives, and we welcome like-minded professionals to join us.
Takeda is a global, values-based, research and development-driven biopharmaceutical leader. Our values, known as Takeda-ism, have been passed down since the company’s founding and encompass Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. We bring these values to life by putting Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business in that order.
About the Role
As Manager, SQS Japan, you will serve as a primary study statistician for clinical trials from Phase I to IV, post-marketing surveillance, and company-sponsored medical affairs studies. You will provide statistical input to study design and interpretation of results, and contribute to regulatory submission activities, including integrated analyses and compliant electronic data submissions. Based in Osaka, you will work within Statistical and Quantitative Sciences Japan and collaborate with global colleagues and stakeholders to support study delivery and agency engagement. You will also contribute to business improvement by proposing and implementing tools and approaches, including statistical programming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Your work will help strengthen the quality and efficiency of studies, support submission readiness, and advance the organization’s capabilities. You will also share expertise and guide junior colleagues, helping foster effective teamwork and continuous improvement.
How You Will Contribute
- Manage assigned studies as the primary study statistician, providing statistical input to study design and interpretation of results.
- Collaborate with global Statistical and Quantitative Sciences colleagues to align on study-related matters.
- Manage study budgets and schedules, and propose plans to address and mitigate risks.
- Engage with stakeholders to discuss study matters and support appropriate handling of questions from regulatory agencies.
- Contribute to regulatory submission activities, including integrated analyses, compliant electronic data submissions, inspection readiness, and responses to agency inquiries.
- Propose and implement improved methods and tools, including statistical programming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning approaches.
- Guide junior colleagues and promote teamwork across study activities.
Qualifications
- A master’s degree or higher in statistics or a related field.
- Professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, biostatistics, and statistical programming.
- Ability to apply appropriate statistical methodologies and assess the feasibility of proposed methods.
- Understanding of regulatory and statistical guidance relevant to the area of responsibility.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with stakeholders, including global colleagues.
- Strong interest in scientific development and the ability to identify and propose improved solutions.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:
Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year
Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.
Important Notice concerning working conditions:
It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.
It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or higher in statistics or a related field
- Professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Professional experience in biostatistics
- Professional experience in statistical programming
- Ability to apply appropriate statistical methodologies and assess proposed methods
- Understanding of relevant regulatory and statistical guidance
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with global stakeholders
- Strong interest in scientific development and ability to propose improved 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.
Takeda Insights
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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