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Life at Otsuka

What makes us different?

At Otsuka, doing things differently, and for the better, is an integral part of our company culture and heritage. Through creativity, innovation, listening and perseverance we constantly strive to create the healthcare solutions of tomorrow, aiming to improve the lives of millions of people across the globe. Working within a framework, where integrity and ethics are paramount, we also embrace out of the box thinking offering our people a unique place to work alongside others who crave the opportunity to solve some of the greatest challenges in healthcare. If you are a determined individual who aspires to work in a non-traditional environment, we would love you to join the Otsuka family!

Our Working Environment

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe's offices are  based in central Windsor, just outside London. Our office space has been designed to maximise the use of space, encourage the cross-fertilisation of ideas and help employees live and harness our values of integrity, compassion, collaboration, excellence and creativity.

Here for You

We are committed to ensuring that our employees are consistently supported in their development. We provide access to learning resources to enhance capabilities and drive optimal performance every day. In addition, we offer a range of lifestyle and wellbeing options for our employees:
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Annual Leave entitlement
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee assistance programme
Employee wellbeing is very important to us at Otsuka, and we have numerous resources to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing of all our employees. These range from offering on-site fitness classes to providing financial advice.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Otsuka Group employs around 34,400  people worldwide, with more than half of these based outside of Japan. Across this network we foster a diverse and inclusive culture.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate responsibility is ingrained in everything we do. As well as creating products that help people live healthier lives, we encourage our employees to proactively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility activities across our business helping to contribute to our local communities.

What Our People Say

Talented people from across the globe choose to join us because they recognise Otsuka’s many attractive qualities, from the company’s culture of innovation to our passion for seeking solutions to some of the world’s toughest healthcare issues. 

“I am proud to be part of an Otsuka team that challenges me to show up for patients every day, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of tomorrow's healthcare solutions.”

Otsuka Europe

“Otsuka is truly a unique workplace that champions inspiring levels of constant innovation and creativity, fostering an environment free of judgement with space for unconventional ideas to overcome some of the greatest challenges patients face today.”

Otsuka Europe

“The best part of working for Otsuka is definitely the people. Our global Otsuka family spans borders and cultures but we all share the same values. I am proud to work for a company that, for over a century, has been striving for better health for the people who need it most.”

Otsuka Europe

“At Otsuka we work with integrity, endeavouring to do the right things in the right way.”

Otsuka Switzerland

“I take pride in the work we do in our local communities and in giving something back to the societies in which we live.”

Otsuka Europe

"I am extremely proud to work for Otsuka where creativity and perseverance help me navigate a varied role where no two days are the same. It is the bond between my colleagues and our commitment to putting patients first that make Otsuka a unique place to work."

Otsuka Europe

"I'm proud to work for Otsuka because I believe in Otsuka's values. Every day, I have the opportunity to make a positive impact on all those that I meet by playing a part in helping people to improve their health.”

Otsuka UK

“I feel very honoured and privileged to work for Otsuka. I think our mission – Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide – summarises it all. I am proud to work with so many dedicated colleagues who live out our values and make Otsuka a great place to be.”

Otsuka Nordics and BeNeLux

Date of preparation: July 2024 | Reference NOR-NPR-2400008

This website is for all those with an interest in Otsuka Pharmaceutical in the Nordics and BeNeLux.