Manager, ESG and Value Creation Management

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE: 

Takeda creates sustained growth through values-based impact. We operationalize our corporate philosophy to create long-term value with our corporate values. By using our core strengths and capabilities as a biopharmaceutical company, Takeda creates long-term value for patients, shareholders and society while also sustaining positive impact for our people, communities, and the planet. Our sustained growth through enduring values fuses why we exist (our purpose) with where we are going (our vision) and how we deliver on our vision (our values). Our Leadership Behaviors, anchored in our values, guide our employees on how to deliver operations consistent with our vision and purpose. We believe that everyone in Takeda is a leader regardless of their role and we expect our people to focus on four behaviors: Think Strategically, Inspire Others, Deliver Priorities and Elevate Capabilities as they contribute to our vision and purpose. Our imperatives and priorities direct where Takeda must focus to deliver on our vision and purpose. Informed by a materiality assessment, these imperatives and priorities are framed under patient-people-planet powered by data, digital and technology with corporate philosophy metrics that hold us accountable for making progress on these focus areas.  

With that in mind, this role will help further Takeda’s sustained growth to: 

• Ensure ESG data disclosure transparent, assured, reliable at an enterprise-level 
• Provide Dx solution for ESG data for automation and assurance 
• Make interactive connections and engagement with internal/external ESG stakeholders

ACCOUNTABILITIES:   

1．ESG Index management 

• Submit surveys on time for Indices which Takeda reply to through a year 
• Engage relevant SMEs to request disclosure of necessary Metrics to be publicly available 
• Analyze result and draft the report to necessary executives 
• Explore digital transformation for ESG index and data  

2．General ESG data assurance management 

• Prepare the draft of RFP (Request for proposal) for third party assurance partner  
• Engage internal SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to deal with assurance firm and be sure to keep SMEs on schedule 
• Update sustainability disclosure on Takeda.com yearly-basis 
• Update assured general ESG Metrics and two frameworks ( SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) and WEF (World Economic Forum) Core Index ) content on  
• Sustainability Disclosure page to meet needs of indices, stakeholders and investors. 

3．IR engagaement and interactions 

• Prepare and support ESG Sustainability answers for IR meetings working closely with IR team 
• Maintain common ESG Q&As to be updated with additional Q&As working closely with IR team 
• Bring outside-in perspective of ESG into the organization by hearing investors’ feedback  

4．Team OPEX control 

• Understand team’s project and keep track of budget every month working closely with CoS team 
• Support the control and submission MYC (Mid-Year Commitment) /MRP (Middle-Range Planning ) commitment from sustainability team to GCA (Global Corporate Affairs BU) 

５．Japan-based employee engagement 

• Be responsible for Japan-based employee engagement program as across functional team 
• Engage and motivate engagement group to understand sustainability approach at Takeda 

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE: 

• Strong ESG data management 

1．Should have a strong understanding of ESG data and be able to effectively collect, analyze, and interpret it. This involves identifying relevant ESG metrics, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and implementing robust data management systems. 

2．Effective partnership and communication with SMEs : Engage SMEs, who handle all imperative-related metrics and operations in different functions at an global-level.  

3．Reporting and Disclosure: Transparent reporting and disclosure of ESG performance is crucial for building trust and credibility. A manager should play a critical role supporting accurate and timely reporting, following recognized frameworks such as WEF and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) we have engaged at am company-level. 

• Stakeholders’ management and value creation  

１．Engage with various stakeholders, such as intuitional investors, employees, customers, is crucial for effective ESG management. A manager should support strategies to communicate ESG initiatives, address concerns, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.  

２．Focus on creating long-term value through ESG initiatives. This includes identifying opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and revenue generation that align with sustainability goals. 

• Flexibility and agility on continuous improvement of ESG data  

1．Capable of understanding ESG data expectation and its requirements, which is still evolving given ESG world outside. Need capability to catch outside 2．ESG perspective and support delivering right insights and key takek aways to Takeda’s sustainability strategy 

ESG management is an ongoing process, and a manager should continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of ESG initiatives. This involves conducting regular assessments, benchmarking against industry peers, and implementing improvements based on feedback and lessons learned.  

3．Be open and explore digital solution into ESG data management for accuracy and transparency. The data should be assured by the third party, which require all the data to be documented and repeatable for assurance.  

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:  

1．Inclusive and collaborative teamwork : think about teamwork and team commitment first. Commit to team collaboration rather than individual goals.  

2．Assertive communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement skills: engage all the SMEs in different functions at a globe with right amount of information through right communication channels.  

3．Commit to the individual KPIs : right prioritization, capable of work time management productively and efficiently. 

4．Strategic/forward-looking mindset :  capable of creating and articulating our path moving forward aligning with our long-term sustained growth based on what we’re doing  

5．Hold accountable for well-being and life-long learning opportunity as an individual-level : commit to personal work-life alignment that is still effective for teamwork 

6．Business level of Japanese and English both in writing and speaking 

7．Global work experience is a plus 

8．7-10 years in business operations. Pharmaceutical industry experience and ESG/Sustainability experience are plus  

9．Bachelor’s (or Graduate preferred) degree in Sciences,  Business, Sustainability, or other relevant areas. 

勤務時間：本社（大阪市中央区・東京都中央区）9:00～17:30
　　　　　工場（山口県光市・大阪市淀川区）8:00～16:45
　　　　　研究所（神奈川県藤沢市）9:00～17:45

休日休暇：土曜、日曜、祝日、メーデー、年末年始など（年間123日程度）
　　　　　年次有給休暇、特別有給休暇、傷病休暇、ファミリーサポート休暇、産前産後休暇、
　　　　　育児休暇、子の看護休暇、介護休暇

手当/福利厚生：諸手当：通勤交通費、借家補助費、勤務時間外手当など
　　　　　　　  昇給：原則年1回　
　　　　　　　  賞与: 原則年2回
　　　　　　　  働き方関連制度：フレックスタイム制、テレワーク勤務制導入（対象社員）