Takeda

On Founder’s Day, we recognize the unwavering philosophy of Takeda since 1781 – to work with integrity and always put patients first.

In 1781, Takeda founder, Chobei I, began selling traditional Japanese and Chinese herbal medicines in Doshomachi, the medicine district of Osaka, Japan. He soon gained a reputation for business integrity and quality products and services. These values and characteristics have continued through the years and have become embedded in our uncompromising corporate philosophy, which still guides us today.

Creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world is our purpose. The science and technology we advance are constantly evolving. But through our enduring values, our ambition remains steadfast. We strive to deliver truly transformative treatments, contributing significant value to society while creating an exceptional experience for our people.

Our vision is to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people, and the planet. This purpose-led and values-based approach is a core foundation of our global growth strategy and long-term value creation for our stakeholders.