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Takeda Pharmaceuticals

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,578 total reviews)
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Christophe Weber

66% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Takeda Pharmaceuticals has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,578 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Takeda Pharmaceuticals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
4.0
Jan 16, 2026

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great salary and great company to work for

Cons

Got too used to reductions in force

4.0
Jan 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This is a company that genuinely values its employees, longevity, and loyalty. Many people have long tenures here, which speaks to the supportive culture and sense of stability the organization provides. Relationships run deep—both among colleagues and with leadership—and there is a strong emphasis on trust, institutional knowledge, and developing true subject-matter expertise over time. The culture encourages collaboration rather than competition, and employees are treated as people, not resources. For those who value consistency, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to grow deep expertise in their role, this can be a very rewarding place to work.

Cons

The same stability that makes this a great place to build a long-term career can also make it challenging to keep pace with industry trends. The company tends to be very risk-averse, which can slow innovation and limit experimentation with new approaches or technologies. Internal processes are often slow, with multiple layers of approval and decision-making. This can be frustrating for employees who are used to fast-moving environments or who want to drive change quickly.

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