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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 contributing to this purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that can transform patients’ lives. We welcome like-minded professionals to join us.
Takeda is a global, values-based, research and development-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by Takeda-ism, our values passed down since the company’s founding: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. We bring these values to life through actions guided by Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in that order.
About the Role
In this role, you will guide statistical programming for clinical trials from Phase I through Phase IV, integrated analyses, post-marketing surveillance, and company-sponsored medical affairs studies. You will contribute to Japan regulatory submissions by supporting electronic data submissions in CDISC-compliant formats, including agency consultations, inspection readiness, and responses to agency inquiries. As part of Statistical and Quantitative Sciences in Japan, you will work with global programming colleagues to advance standards for data and tables, listings, and figures. You will also help improve the business by proposing and implementing innovative technologies and tools, including advanced SAS macros, R, Python, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Your work will support study delivery, regulatory readiness, and more consistent programming practices. You will collaborate with global colleagues and study stakeholders, manage assigned study budgets and schedules, and contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing.
How You Will Contribute
- Lead assigned study programming by coordinating statistical programming deliverables across one or more projects.
- Manage study budgets and schedules for assigned studies and electronic data submissions for Japan regulatory filings.
- Shape submission strategies by planning CDISC-compliant deliverables and developing mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with global colleagues to align programming approaches and contribute to standardization of data and tables, listings, and figures.
- Engage with study stakeholders and agencies to discuss study matters and support appropriate handling of questions and responses.
- Improve programming processes by contributing to or leading initiatives that enhance team and organizational ways of working.
- Advance innovative solutions by proposing and implementing appropriate technologies and tools for business improvement.
- Share expertise and guide colleagues by supporting junior staff and contributing to internal and external discussions on relevant topics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in information science, statistics, or a related field.
- Operational experience in pharmaceutical drug development, including substantial direct exposure to clinical development.
- Strong expertise or experience in the pharmaceutical industry and statistical programming.
- Advanced SAS programming skills, including the ability to develop and execute appropriate programming code.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and guidance, including the ability to apply relevant CDISC standards to statistical deliverables.
- Understanding of regulatory guidance related to statistical programming, analysis environments, and electronic data submissions.
- Written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including global colleagues.
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
- Bachelor's degree or higher in information science, statistics, or a related field
- Operational experience in pharmaceutical drug development, including substantial direct exposure to clinical development
- Strong expertise or experience in the pharmaceutical industry and statistical programming
- Advanced SAS programming skills, including the ability to develop and execute appropriate programming code
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and guidance, including relevant CDISC standards for statistical deliverables
- Understanding of regulatory guidance related to statistical programming, analysis environments, and electronic data submissions
- Written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and global colleagues
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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