Takeda is a world-leading, value-oriented researching biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Takeda employs 600 people at its Linz production site. It is one of over 35 locations worldwide. The company has set itself the goal of transforming scientific knowledge into highly innovative pharmaceuticals and thereby - in line with the company's motto "Better Health, Brighter Future" - serving the patient.
Takeda focuses its research and development activities on four areas of therapy: oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience and rare diseases. Takeda is committed to improving patients' quality of life and working with healthcare partners in around 80 countries and regions. Takeda in Austria already has a long history: what began as a remedy works in 1778 is today Austria's largest pharmaceutical employer and thus an important part of the domestic pharmaceutical industry. Around 4,500 employees contribute every day to the fact that innovative medicines from Austria reach the whole world.