NEWS – Japan’s Takeda Launches Innovation Centre in Bengaluru; Plans to Hire 750 in 2025. It is First ICC in the Asian region

HIGHLIGHTS

Focus Areas of the Bengaluru ICC

• Primary Objectives:
  • Research and Development (R&D).
  • Development of digital health solutions.
• Future Vision: Transition into a digital biopharmaceutical company within 3-5 years.

Reasons for Choosing Bengaluru

• Talent Pool: Access to skilled professionals in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and software engineering.
• Government Incentives: Karnataka’s GCC policy offers incentives to companies establishing in the state.

Current Operations and Workforce

• Employee Strength: 275 professionals, predominantly in new technology areas.
• Skill Development: Focus on upskilling the workforce alongside recruiting niche talent.

Unique Role of Bengaluru ICC

• Difference from Traditional GCCs:
  • Limited focus on traditional verticals like finance or HR.
  • Emphasis on high-impact offerings, such as:
    • Plasma-derived therapy donor systems.
    • Scalable, multi-language tools for patient support.

Partnerships and Collaboration

• Tech Partnerships:
  • Collaborations with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Salesforce, and SAP for technical solutions.
• Global Application: Work conducted in Bengaluru will be implemented across Takeda’s global operations.