Takeda in Belgium

Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 230 years of distinguished history, originating in Japan. As a global leader with presence in over 80 countries and regions, our therapeutics focus on Gastro-enterology, Oncology, Rare Diseases, Neuroscience, Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines.

In Belgium, Takeda is one of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies, with its local head office located in Zaventem, close to Brussels Airport. Day after day, our motivated and driven employees shape the local offer of products and solutions for the better health and brighter future of patients in Belgium and Luxembourg. We focus on therapeutics within Gastro-enterology, Oncology, Rare Diseases as well as in the Primary Care category.

Takeda’s presence in Belgium is reinforced by its global manufacturing site in Lessines. This Takeda site has over 18,000 m² of building surface and operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. It is a flexible plant for purification and a packaging center for immunology and hematology products, covering a total geographical span of over 80 countries worldwide.

In total, more than 1000 professionals work for Takeda in Belgium, making us a top 5 employer in the pharmaceutical industry.