Takeda

About Our Company | Takeda Pharmaceuticals

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Our Company

Who are we?


We are a global R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company united in our purpose to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We are delivering a pipeline of therapies that patients urgently need, and, together with our partners, advancing the patient experience and creating new standards of care. Our technology-forward, human-centric approach is expanding the difference we make for the patients and communities we serve, while creating an exceptional experience for our people.

Our guiding principles


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Our History

Takeda is unlocking a new era of impact guided by a storied history of transformation and values-driven performance that has defined us for more than two centuries since our founding in Japan in 1781.

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Our Corporate Philosophy

Our vision is to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments. Grounded in our values, we put patients first, build trust, enhance our reputation and grow the business sustainably. We strive for collective success, are candid and embrace diverse perspectives, and move at pace against ambitious goals.

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