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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** **_OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE_** + Manage strategy and embed new culture across the site. + Contribute to develop Best-in-class organization, by internal/external communications providing right contents on right time to right people in right ways + Ensure employees of organisations are kept informed and motivated through several channels, such as intranet, email bulletins, social media, regular newsletters and townhall meeting. + Establish strong presence of Hikari plant to contribute site business strategy + Work closely with SLTs, establish organisational messages and keep staff informed for capability developments. + Cultivate proactive communication skills and systems to develop, support, and promote goals in GMS (Global Manufacturing & Supply) -Japan + Formulate their organization’s internal response to crisis PR situations. **_ACCOUNTABILITIES_** + Fulfill the site with highly motivated employees in all levels of employee. + Create and execute an effective GMS and GQ (Global Quality) communications strategy to engage stakeholders and develop Takeda’s reputation: Within the Japan Region to inform, engage and inspire local employees / within GMS/GQ community / Across the wider Takeda organization providing visibility on the contributions of the Japanese plants to Takeda’s strategy, goals and priorities / Externally, based on key events in Hikari to enhance our reputation with partners, potential employees, and other stakeholders. Act as a spokesperson. + Establish and run a network of site communicators in Hikari, Japan and GMSGQ globally. + Develop capabilities of the GMS and GQ communicators in Hikari. + Engage in various projects to ensure successful outcome through proactive and detail oriented communication planning and execution in Hikari. + Establish and maintain tools, channels and processes to ensure effective communications cascade and aligned localization of global campaigns, initiatives and projects on site level. + Support global and regional media / initiatives in line with GMS strategy. + Build strong relationship with all communicators in Japan (R&D, Japan Pharma Business Unit, and Corporate Communication) to realize the best-in-class organization **_DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS_** **Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise** + In-depth knowledge of all aspects of communications including executive, internal and external communications, crisis management, and public relations etc. + Demonstrated experience in creating strategic communication plans. + Fluent business level Japanese/English capability,writing, editing and verbal communication skills. + Experience in pharmaceutical industry to explain key activities in the value chains + Strong learning and adaptable skills in digital technology **Leadership** + Direct / indirect influence on Leadrship Teams to guide effective communication + Direct / indirect influence on Leadership Team to build effective communication capability. + Influence on the global team for GMS-Japan to be presented/exposed in a good and timely manner + Drive reputation improvement for Hikari plant & GMS-Japan internally and externally. + Enhancement of speak-up culture through establishing the safe communication environment. **Decision-making and Autonomy** + Communication strategy for Hikari plant + Facilitating or cordinating senior level decision making in relation to communication. + Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. + Ability to draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change. **Interaction** + Hikari Site Leadership Team, + Teams, Projects and Employees in Hikari + Other Business Units Communication community + Global GMSGQ and Japan Communication team + Media / External stakeholders (as needed) + External artwork vendors (as needed) **Innovation** + Knowledge on latest communication tools / digital technology + Basic knowledge and undersanding on scientific technology and supply chain + Ability to select the best technology to support communication strategy **Complexity** + Matrix of the stakeholders relationships and communication flow / handle multi-culture + Invisible / uncountable and difficult to quantify outputs / effects + Indirect influence (via communication tools / media). **_EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:_** + Bachelor degree in the related fields (eg. Communication, MBA) + Extensive relevant communication role experience (4R) in large complex organisation(s) with multiple stakeholders (including matrix relationships). Ideally previous industry related experience, international company experience, multi-cultural environment. + Minimum of 5 years communication or equivalent experience + Demonstrated solid ethics and integrity + Fluent business level Japanese/English capability, writing and verbal communication skills + Skills for communication with media + Strong presentation and facilitation skill + Business acumen and commercial awareness + Openness and flexibility to deal with and communicate change effectively + Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively + Manufacturing and / or QAQC knowledge and experience are preferable + Experience working in customer relations is preferable + Experience in GMP workplace is preferable + Preferred to have experience in managing team with applicable EHS perspectives such as waste, waste water, exhaust gas, noise, GHG reduction, health, and safety. (5 years for department head and 3 years for Group Managers) + Preferred to have experience in ISO 14001/45001 management system to carry out continuous improvement of site. **_ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_** + This position offers an experienced individual a significant opportunity to establish best practices of communications in globalized company. + Some international travel will be required + This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. **Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:** + Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc. + Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year + Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45 + Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year) + Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave. + Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework + Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc. **Important Notice concerning working conditions:** + It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion. + It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion. **Locations** Hikari, Japan **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time