Takeda Pharmaceuticals Reviews
81% would recommend to a friend
(2966 total reviews)
Christophe Weber
85% approve of CEO
Takeda Pharmaceuticals has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,966 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 Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.4 stars).
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- "The benefits were good and reasonably priced." (in 353 reviews)
- "The people at Takeda are generally great and we have always had pretty solid departmental budgets." (in 204 reviews)
- "The people and culture are great" (in 170 reviews)
- "Work life balance is good" (in 144 reviews)
- "Good company and values and pay" (in 112 reviews)
- "The Management is poor and is constantly pushing us for numbers and not caring about the people working getting them those numbers." (in 131 reviews)
- "Sensitivity of senior leadership toward workforce concerning downsizing" (in 57 reviews)
- "Poor upper management that micro manages" (in 41 reviews)
- "There were many reorganizations and layoffs since the TAP integration and loss of patent exclusivity for Actos and Prevacid." (in 41 reviews)
- "Senior Management is disconnected from the day to day operations." (in 22 reviews)
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Updated May 1, 2024
- 5.0Senior ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsSan Diego, CA
Pros
Flexible schedule and great benefits
Cons
No cons that i can think of
- 3.0Product ManagerFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsCambridge, MA
Pros
It depends on your manager and department. I worked with two departments. Some departments are excellent in providing work life balance and growth opportunities. Have good work life balance in most departments - it really depends on your manager.
Cons
Some managers and departments ( cyber security group i worked briefly with) are control freaks with no direction or cultural awareness. HR is there nominally to onboard employees and help managers but lack insight on employee retention and/or rights. As it is mainly Pharma, it is very hard to move to other internal positions and lacks opportunities and process to do so.
- 2.0DirectorCurrent Employee
Pros
Time off, Salary, and Benefits, customary for a big pharma company
Cons
Takeda takes advantage of their employees and prevents opportunities for growth for individuals as some managers want to resource guard their talent. For example, on multiple occasions I have heard of senior leaders preventing or trying to delay "high potential" talent from switching brands within a BU or between BUs. One team had 4 maternity or paternity leaves happen in the middle of 2 launches over a 5 month span, and rather than open those positions to development or stretch assignments for others in different BUs, all the work fell on 1-2 individuals, without any recognition or compensation for their contributions. Most leaders don't prioritize internal applicants for their open roles, and it is considered more important to attract new talent rather than retain current talent through development or stretch assignments. Takeda promotes individuals who tow the company line, and not on individuals who invest in developing and creating opportunities of growth or recognition for themselves or their team members.
- 2.0Associate DirectorFormer Employee, more than 5 yearsCambridge, MA
Pros
The organization is filled with hard-working teams and employees. There are many opportunities for employee-driven development through internal learning resources and short-term rotations. The organization continually strives toward patient-centricity which is not just a talking point (unlike some other companies). There are a LOT of initiatives around DEI, work-life alignment, and culture building.
Cons
Constant shifts and changes in leadership made career development and upward movement challenging due to inconsistencies in opportunities, communication, expectations, and commitment to culture by leaders. Teams were understaffed, overworked, and undersupported, bogged down with processes that led to burnout and employee mental health issues. Leaders were difficult to trust. Transparency was lacking among team structures. Information sharing was highly controlled and often stayed with only a select few. The talking points spoken by Sr. Director and above leadership are not often backed by action. An annual "cleaning of the house" exists where stakeholders suddenly disappear. The HR business partner is working for leadership, not the employee. You are treated like a number if you leave or are separated from the company. Takeda does not live up to its people-first value.
4 - 2.0Instructional DesignerCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearThousand Oaks, CA
Pros
Great location, beautiful spot against the mountains Not stressful if you have a circumscribed job, maintain blissful ignorance Many terrific people-depends on your location
Cons
Company is 20 years behind in technology adoption Attempting to bring everything up to speed in a matter of 3 years and that is very challenging Fear of speaking out against the management or to even provide useful feedback is extremely prevalent. People would rather leave than speak out. Global operations and management seem terribly out of touch with local.
- 4.0Sr. Manager ITCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsLexington, MA
Pros
Diversity of workforce and global presence. Patient centric.
Cons
Competitive and fast phase environment. Difficult to get attention from Directors.
- 4.0Executive AdministratorCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsCambridge, MA
Pros
Good Culture Good Benefits Hybrid Working
Cons
HR is non existent, Poor career development, Difficult to be promoted, especially for non-salary employees.
- 2.0ScientistFormer Employee, more than 1 yearCambridge, MA
Pros
Positive changes for the future of the company.
Cons
Lack of communication and transparency.
- 4.0DirectorCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsCambridge, MA
Pros
The work life balance is amazing The ability to make mistakes for faster learning is great People are friendly
Cons
They move slower than a glacier There are many people who are only out to make a career There are many people hired to positions that they are not appropriate for
- 1.0Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Takeda Pharmaceuticals is a company that truly values employee development and growth. During my tenure there, I was consistently presented with opportunities to expand my skill set and take on new challenges. The company fosters an environment that encourages continuous learning, providing ample resources and support for professional development. This commitment to nurturing talent allowed me to acquire valuable expertise that has undoubtedly enriched my career trajectory.
Cons
However, it's important to note that Takeda Pharmaceuticals seemed to struggle with providing clear pathways for upward mobility within the organization. Despite my efforts and contributions, I found that growth opportunities were limited, and it was challenging to advance into more senior roles. In addition the pay was lower than average and HR refused to negotiate my salary. Moreover, I experienced a disheartening situation where both myself and several colleagues were abruptly terminated upon providing our two weeks' notice. This lack of transparency and seemingly retaliatory action left a bitter taste, casting doubt on the company's commitment to fostering a stable and respectful work environment.
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- Takeda Pharmaceuticals has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 4,489 reviews left anonymously by employees. 81% of employees would recommend working at Takeda Pharmaceuticals to a friend and 65% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.
- 81% of Takeda Pharmaceuticals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Takeda Pharmaceuticals 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.
- According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Takeda Pharmaceuticals to be career development, culture, benefits and the cons to be senior leadership, management.