To achieve our goal of being the top innovator in the healthcare industry, it is imperative that we continue to generate innovation in effective ways.
It is for this very reason that we want people who can identify and view matters logically and from higher-level perspectives, think about them thoroughly and take action independently, people with the humility to listen to opinions that differ from their own before communicating their own opinion firmly, and people who are interested in social issues and can take action to solve them.
We look forward to meeting people who will think about what they themselves can do to advance toward our goal of being the top innovator in the healthcare industry, not only in the Japanese market but also the global market through our alliance with Roche. We want to meet people who are able to confront every single task seriously and who will flourish as leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical in the future.
It varies depending on the job, but there are no English proficiency requirements during the selection process.
If you are not uncomfortable with English or you want to study English further going forward, we hope you will apply.
After joining the Company, certain positions will involve working with Roche and other overseas affiliates (meetings, e-mail, telephone calls, etc.), so a basic level of English conversation ability will be needed.
Employees also have access to self-development programs and educational support for the improvement of their English proficiency.
Employees with a variety of backgrounds, whether that be pharmacy, science, or liberal arts, are performing to their full potential in their respective roles.
Employees with a liberal arts background are mainly assigned to sales (MR) and corporate positions.
Certain types of jobs in the clinical development field are also open to employees with a liberal arts background. For details, please complete an entry on the MY PAGE website and check the recruitment information.
Yes, you can. Please check the recruitment information of the relevant companies.
It varies depending on the events, etc., that you intend to apply for. For details, please check the New Graduate Recruitment MY PAGE on the home page of the Chugai Recruiting Site.
We generally accept new recruits in April, but will make decisions on autumn entry after consulting with the applicants according to their individual circumstances.
Yes, you can. We welcome applications from students with diverse knowledge and experiences both in Japan and overseas.
Our selection process (entry sheet, aptitude test, interview, etc.) can also be conducted in English.
It would be preferable for you to be able to speak Japanese proficiency at a general conversational level after joining the Company.
At Chugai Pharmaceutical, we declare our respect for human rights in the Chugai Group Code of Conduct (CCC), which are based on our shared Core Values. We prohibit discrimination of all kinds, including discrimination based on religion. The company does not support any particular religion, and employees are prohibited from engaging in religious activities at their offices. However, we accommodate religious diversity, including matters related to beliefs, after consulting with each individual according to his or her circumstances.
Information is available on the Offices & Branches page of our website.
Employees in sales positions (Medical Representative/MR) may be transferred to sales offices around Japan*.
* Nationwide: 7 Regional Management Offices (RMO) (Hokkaido and Tohoku, Kanto-Kita and Koshinetsu, Kanto-Minami, Tokai and Hokuriku, Kansai, Chugoku and Shikoku, and Kyushu) and 30 branches
In principle, employees are required to come into the office at least once a week, but it varies according to department, project, and other factors.
Employees can choose a flexible workstyle using the super flex-time system (between 5:00am and 10:00pm, with no core-time), remote work scheme, hour-based annual leave system, and other schemes available.
“People” lie at the heart of our strategies in our goal to become a Top Innovator in the healthcare industry, and they are a core part of our foundations for growth. We have formulated our talent management policy based on this belief. In human resources development, we are fostering a culture of self-directed learning and growth and establishing systems to provide thorough support to individuals who continue to enhance themselves.
More information can be found on the “Human Resources Development Strategy Based on Self-Directed Career Planning” page of the website.
New employees are given induction training that is common to all new employees of Group companies in Japan, as well as job-specific training* and OJT.
*For employees in MR positions, we also provide MR induction training following the common new-employee induction training and support them to obtain the required qualifications.
Under the company’s career policy of “valuing opportunities for each individual to realize and nurture their own potential for autonomy and mutual growth,” employees are encouraged to engage in self-directed career building. To this end, we have established a range of career support initiatives, such as 1-on-1 interviews with supervisors, the Career Declaration System, and a Career Consultation Office.
More information is available on the “Career Support” page of the website
Please refer to the “Sustainability Data” page of the website
Although there is a higher percentage of male employees, through the promotion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Chugai Pharmaceutical has created an environment in which diverse personnel can make the most of their individual abilities. Our many and varied employees are performing to their full potential in their respective roles regardless of gender, age, or nationality.
In our aim to foster a corporate culture that generates innovation, our employee dress code is business casual year round (cool-biz in summer and warm-biz in winter), to create an environment in which diverse employees can demonstrate their full potential.
At plants, laboratories and other sites that have certain rules such as wearing a uniform, you will be instructed to wear the regulated uniform in accordance with those rules.
Through the promotion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Chugai Pharmaceutical has fostered a culture in which diverse employees can work together with mutual respect.
With our deep and strong commitment “for the benefit of the patient,” we have a corporate culture of overcoming problems with teamwork. One strength of our company is its environment in which even junior-grade employees are given opportunities to flourish. For example, anyone can make a proposal for a project and everyone is encouraged to make such proposals.
We advertise all year round in principle. The date on which you join the company will be decided upon coordinating with you, after we have offered you a position. We will make accommodations to ensure that you can avoid problems with the handover of your duties at your current employer. New employees join the company on the 1st of the month.
It varies from position to position. We close applications for the position when the quota of applicants is filled, so we recommend submitting your application early.
No. Decisions are made upon comprehensive consideration of applicants’ work experience, expertise, and other attributes.
We have no restrictions on nationality, and all applicants are screened using the same criteria.
Currently, there are many mid-career recruits of foreign nationality who are thriving at the company.
We have mid-career recruits from other industries or professions, such as the consulting industry, chemical and medical device manufacturers, and academia, who are thriving at the company. We also provide onboarding programs for mid-career recruits from other industries or professions to help them adapt to their roles quickly. Please see Chugai Pharmaceutical’s HR requirements posted on the Recruitment Information website.
In principle, we ask you to hold off for at least a year before re-applying for the same department/position as your previous application. However, you are welcome to apply again after the prescribed period of time has passed since the last application and you have gained new experience and skills.
Yes, you can. We have an Alumni Network for former Chugai Pharmaceutical’s employees, so we recommend that you join.
We ask you not to apply for multiple positions at the same time and to apply only for your highest priority position.
Application document screening → aptitude test → interviews (2-3 times) → employment offer. The process may vary depending on the division and position you are applying for.
In principle, the selection process takes place on weekdays.
Currently, we conduct job interviews online (TEAMS) or in person depending on the type of job. If you would prefer a face-to-face interview, please let us know.
We have a three-month probationary period from the date that you start working for the company.
Your remuneration package when you join the company (base salary and bonus) will be determined in accordance with our company regulations, taking your experience and abilities into consideration. We will inform you of the specific amount in the letter of employment offer that we will send you after you have passed the recruitment screening. Once you start, your salary structure (such as salary increases) will be the same as any other employees.
Mainly, we have a super flex-time system (between 5:00am and 10:00pm, with no core-time) and a discretionary work system.
*Varies according to position and employment type.
In principle, employees are required to come into the office at least once a week, but it varies according to department, project, and other factors.
Employees can choose a flexible workstyle using the flex-time system, remote work scheme, hour-based annual leave system, and other.
You can take up to 18 days leave in the first year at the company in the period from April to March in the following year. Apart from paid leave, you can also take flex leave (up to four days).
*Varies depending on the month you joined the company and your employment type.
Click here for paid leave acquisition rates.
A defined benefit corporate pension plan (DB) and a defined contribution scheme (DC) are available.
If you are already a member of a corporate or individual defined contribution scheme, you will be asked to transfer your membership to our defined contribution scheme (DC).
You may voluntarily transfer to our defined contribution scheme (DC) if you:
- have withdrawn from the Employees' Pension Fund;
- have withdrawn from a defined benefit corporate pension plan (DB);
- have withdrawn from the Employees' Pension Fund and a defined benefit corporate pension plan (DB) and transferred your lump-sum withdrawal payments to the Pension Fund Association.
We have established a framework enabling each individual employee to make independent choices about their mid- to long-term career goals, and we are working to create an environment in which they can demonstrate their strengths regardless of age or other attributes.
We have created an environment based on our Job Posting System and Career Declaration System that enables employees to envision their own career autonomously and take on challenges.
There are opportunities for personnel exchanges with the Roche Group and postings to overseas locations.
It may not be possible to meet your expectations, but we may be able to consider a position that would enable you to demonstrate your capabilities, depending on when you apply. We will decide your workplace and work details upon due consideration based on the information you provide us, such as your preferences, skills, experience, details of your disability, as well as aptitude, so please contact us at the link below.
In principle, the selection process takes place on weekdays.
Currently, we conduct job interviews online (TEAMS) or in person depending on the type of job.
At Chugai Pharmaceutical, it is our basic policy to conduct fair screening for all applicants, regardless of their disabilities. Assessment is made based on applicants’ aptitude for the job, motivation and skills, and there is no major difference in criteria between disabled and non-disabled applicants. Reasonable accommodations may be made for applicants with disabilities during the screening process.
We have employed people with various disabilities, including disabilities of the upper or lower limbs, internal diseases, vision, and hearing.
We have occupational health physicians and a careers counselor for people with disabilities.
The kinds of matters that persons with disabilities can consult with the careers counselor about include:
- work-related matters such as how to choose the right job for you and how to improve your vocational skills;
- setting up the work environment, such as improvements to facilities and equipment to accommodate your disability;
- workplace life, such as working conditions and interpersonal relationships in the workplace;
- recreational activities;
- other improvements of workplace adaptations.
We offer the following accommodations for individual disabilities (examples):
- provision of large font sizes, read-aloud software, and UD Talk (dictation software);
- wheelchair accessible restrooms and security panel placement;
- other accommodations such as installation of more stair railings and assignment of fixed desks in free-addressing workplaces.
Disabled employees are given up to 12 days leave per year to attend doctors’ appointments. You can also use the super flex-time system (between 5:00am and 10:00pm, with no core-time), annual leave, etc. We will make as many accommodations as possible within the scope of these systems.
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