We aim to build a lively and positive workplace grounded in respect for human dignity, fostering a culture that nurtures people and develops individuals who are well-balanced as corporate members, members of society, and individuals.

Takara Bio Group Human Resources Policy

At Takara Bio Group, we regard our people as an important management asset. Our company is an organization built upon the collective efforts of each individual employee, and we believe that the overall strength of our people is the driving force behind our sustainable growth and development. To further enhance corporate value and achieve continued growth as a group, we recognize that investing in our people to maximize both individual and organizational capabilities is essential.
We will continue to foster a workplace that provides both job satisfaction and a sense of fulfillment, while cultivating a culture that nurtures talent. At the same time, we will focus on developing the next generation of leaders for the Group, as well as talent capable of driving global business growth, and on promoting the active engagement of a diverse workforce.

Human resource development

We aim to foster a corporate culture in which the skills and aspirations of each employee can be reflected in management and business operations. To this end, we are enhancing our HR systems and development programs.
As part of these programs, we offer "tier-based training" based on position and years of service, as well as "purpose-specific training." In addition, our technical training center provides specialized programs such as GMP/GCTP-compliant manufacturing training.

Examples of tier-based training programs

Training Objectives and details
Training for new hires, employees in their 3rd and 6th years, and newly appointed managers Training on knowledge and skills required for each job level
OJT leader training Training on the roles of OJT leaders (experienced employees assigned to support new hires) and coaching methods
Compliance leader training Group compliance training for employee representatives selected from
each workplace

Examples of purpose-specific training programs

Target participants Objectives and details
All employees Fire drills, AED training, and emergency response training
Compliance training
IT skills development seminars
Information security training
Educational visits to the Takara Holdings History Memorial Hall
Early-career technical employees Intellectual property training
Sales employees Sales training
Employees in manufacturing and quality
control		 GMP training, ISO training, and technical training

Advancing diverse talent

The presence of diverse perspectives and values within the company—reflecting differences in experience, specialized knowledge and skills, and individual attributes, regardless of gender, nationality, or other characteristics—is a key strength that supports sustainable growth.

 

We believe that empowering diverse talent is essential to achieving sustainable growth over the long term.

Supportive workplace and work-life balance

We are committed to creating a comfortable and supportive work environment, while also enhancing systems that enable all employees to work actively by achieving a balance between work and personal life in line with their individual lifestyles.

Improving the workplace and working conditions

Periodic health checkups, mental health care, consultations with occupational physicians, helpline and whistleblowing systems (domestic and overseas), and life and career support

Work-life balance

Flextime system, reduced working hours for childcare, childcare and family care leave, consultation services for employees during maternity and childcare leave, initiatives to reduce excessive working hours, no-overtime days, support for employees with health conditions, enhanced employment programs for senior employees, roundtable sessions for employees on childcare leave

Human Resource Information

Employee Information (Takara Bio Group)

Item Breakdown FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
No. of employees
by region		 Japan 802 762 764
Overseas U.S. 243 271 244
China 585 549 536
Europe 113 103 102
Other* 95 94 97

*Asia excluding Japan and China

Employee Information (Takara Bio)

Item Breakdown FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
No. of employees Men 423 405 404
Women 379 357 360
No. of new
graduate hires		 Men 15 7 10
Women 20 6 4
Status of
employees		 Employees with disabilities (%) 2.5 3.0 3.0
Women in managerial positions (%) 24.3 23.8 24.8
Average years of service 11 years and 5 months 11 years and 8 months 11 years and 4 months
Average age 41 years and 1 month 40 years and 4 months 41 years and 2 months
Average annual remuneration (in units of ¥10,000) 679 679 687
No. of women who have taken childcare leave 15 11 20
No. of men who have taken childcare leave 13 12 15
Return-to-work rate of women after childcare leave (%) 100 100 100
Average monthly overtime hours 23.9 21.8 21.2
Annual paid leave utilization rate (%) 14.1 15.1 16.5
Turnover* (%) 11.8 10.4 2.9
Average years of employment (Men) 12.8 12.9 12.8
Average years of employment (Women) 9.8 10.4 9.9
Occupational safety
and health		 No. of work-related injuries (including minor injuries) 5 7 6
Frequency rate 0 0 0
Severity rate 0 0 0

*Turnover rate of newly graduated employees within three years