Takeda China Honored as Top Employer in China for Fifth Consecutive Year

Shanghai, January 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the Top Employers Institute, an internationally authoritative employer branding research organization, proudly announced its annual list. Takeda China was certified as a "Top Employer China 2021" for the fifth consecutive year, recognized for its outstanding performance in three key areas: continuous talent development and cultivation strategies, employer branding initiatives, and employee care management systems.

Takeda China Top Employer 2021 Trophy and Certificate

“Top Employer” is an authoritative certification created by the globally renowned Top Employers Institute. Established 30 years ago, the institute is dedicated to enhancing human resources practices and helping companies create a better workplace environment. To date, over 1,600 companies across 119 countries and regions have been awarded the annual Top Employer certification.^[1]

Mr. Shan Guohong, President of Takeda China, stated, “I am deeply proud that Takeda has been honored as a ‘Top Employer in China’ for five consecutive years. At Takeda, we firmly believe that our employees are the key to success and are central to our practice”‘Patients First’One of the core elements of our commitment. In light of the severe global pandemic situation, Takeda places greater emphasis on employee health, well-being, and career development. By continuously building a diverse and inclusive organization and fostering an open and mutually trusting work environment, we are dedicated to creating an exceptional employee experience.”

People-Oriented: Caring for Employee Health

COVID-19Epidemic OutbreakTakeda China remains committed to safeguarding the health and safety of every employee and their families. It promptly established an epidemic response task force, which continues to closely monitor updates from government authorities and official health agencies, formulate corresponding emergency epidemic prevention plans, and communicate these measures to all staff through internal platforms. Meanwhile, Takeda China regularly distributes epidemic prevention supplies to all employees and implements flexible work arrangements to ensure efficient and orderly operations while prioritizing employee health and safety.

The Chinese Path to Talent Development and Cultivation

“Empowering Employees” is one of the core pillars of Takeda China’s employer brand proposition. Takeda China employs diverse approaches, such as job rotation and cross-departmental collaboration, to enable high-potential employees to fully leverage their skills and experience. With the implementation of Takeda China’s five-year plan and the subsequent expansion of the organization, the “Takeda Wants to See You” initiative was launched in 2020 to enhance communication and engagement between management and employees. Under this program, Takeda China’s leadership team traveled to various cities across the country to engage directly with cross-functional colleagues, listen to employee feedback, and foster greater team integration.

In 2020, Takeda globally launched its new corporate philosophy. Takeda China simultaneously introduced the “Takeda Style: Six Principles of Tian,” which highlights distinct Chinese characteristics. This initiative was rolled out from top to bottom, engaging everyone from management to employees in comprehensive learning programs, and was also integrated into the talent recruitment process. The aim is to shape the unique qualities of the Takeda China team, encompassing excellence, responsibility, professionalism, resilience, lifelong learning, and compliance. Leveraging the new corporate philosophy and the Takeda Style, Takeda China has attracted and united a group of like-minded partners to work together towards achieving Takeda’s next five-year plan and better serving patients in China.

Ms. Wang Youliang, Head of Human Resources at Takeda China, stated, “This prestigious honor serves as significant recognition and motivation for Takeda’s human resources efforts. Employer branding is a crucial component of Takeda’s overall talent strategy. Alongside the robust development of China’s healthcare industry,”More outstanding local talent will join TakedaWe will continue to invest in and build a premier employer brand, enabling every employee to experience Takeda’s workplace culture of diversity, inclusion, trust, and innovation, and to achieve a brilliant career at Takeda.”

^[1] https://www.top-employers.com/zh/about-us/

About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda Pharmaceutical (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 4502(NYSE: TAK) is a Japan-based, values-driven, R&D-focused global biopharmaceutical company. Takeda is committed to translating scientific advances into highly innovative medicines that safeguard patients’ healthy lives and brighter futures. The company focuses on drug development in four therapeutic areas—oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and rare diseases—and makes targeted R&D investments in plasma-derived therapies and vaccines. By pursuing highly innovative drug development, pioneering novel treatment approaches, and strengthening its collaborative R&D engine, Takeda builds a robust and diverse product pipeline to help improve people’s lives. With employees in approximately 80 countries and regions, Takeda works alongside local healthcare partners to deliver health benefits to patients worldwide.

Takeda entered China in 1994. Takeda China’s headquarters is located in Shanghai, with its main business centers on the Chinese mainland situated in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The company has established offices in major cities across China and currently employs more than 2,000 people in the country. With China’s economic development and the growing demand for healthcare, China has become one of Takeda’s most important emerging markets globally.

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