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This month, we spotlight Gundula Schneidewind, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">Head of our GI </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">B</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">usiness </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">U</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">nit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">Germany, w</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">hose journ</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">ey at Takeda </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">reveals</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8"> a harmonious blend of purpose, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8">collaboration</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93145124 BCX8"> and a balanced life-work alignment.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW93145124 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"335559738":0}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="web-animation_text-only web-animation fs-container fs-center animation-container"> <div class="animation-toggle"> <video class="animation-toggle__video"> <source src="https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/1113/cms/video/animation_testimonial.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> <div class="fs-s-12 fs-m-9"> <p style="text-align: center;" class="headline_1"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117982656 BCX8">"I felt I could bring value to Takeda and be valued at the same time. This </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117982656 BCX8">initial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117982656 BCX8"> feeling never changed."</span></p> </div> <div class="fs-container fs-12 web-animation_tiles fs-center"> </div> </div> <div class="box-headline-text"> <div class="fs-container"> <div class="fs-12 text-block"> <p><span data-contrast="none">Gundula's tenure with Takeda began in 2013, a year that saw the convergence of opportunity and alignment. Prompted by a headhunter's call, she was initially intrigued. </span><span data-contrast="none">W</span><span data-contrast="none">hat truly captivated her was the first interview—a profound exploration of strategy, leadership and the intricacies of the healthcare landscape. Takeda's rapid and agile recruitment process, coupled with the team’s genuine engagement conveyed a sense of value and purpose that resonated deeply with Gundula.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="one-column-media"> <div class="fs-container"> <div class="fs-12"> <div class="media-module"> <button class="movie-box" data-fancybox="" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WsuqcKRYDjU"> <div class="style-lines style-lines-top"><div></div></div> <img alt="Watch video: " src="//tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/1113/cms/career-development/gundula/gundulacovervideo.png"> <div class="style-lines style-lines-bottom"><div></div></div> </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="animation-container"> <div class="animation-toggle"> <video class="animation-toggle__video"> <source type="video/mp4" src="https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/1113/cms/video/animation_video.mp4"> </video> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-headline-text"> <div class="fs-container gray-box-headline "> <h2><span class="TextRun SCXW258616138 BCX8" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258616138 BCX8">A Return to Familiar Grounds: A Unique Chapter Unfolds</span></span></h2> </div> <div class="fs-container"> <div class="fs-12 text-block"> <p><span data-contrast="none">After eight years serving in several interesting roles across Takeda’s functions and regions, Gundula found herself at a crossroads driven by personal and family considerations. She returned to Germany, where she embraced a role at a digital health startup in Berlin. Soon after, however, some changes occurred at Takeda’s office in Germany. A familiar face returned as GM and a reorganization resulted in an enticing opportunity for Gundula—the chance to lead the GI BU with our flagship product.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">"GI had been particularly close to my heart over my years in Takeda," Gundula shares, reminiscing about the success of the team. The prospect of contributing to a team with a unique culture—one focused on collaboration over politics—proved irresistible.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-headline-text"> <div class="fs-container gray-box-headline "> <h2><span class="TextRun SCXW128769927 BCX8" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128769927 BCX8">The Cultural Fabric: Belonging and Collaboration</span></span></h2> </div> <div class="fs-container"> <div class="fs-12 text-block"> <p><span data-contrast="none">For Gundula, Takeda's culture stands out for its emphasis on collaboration to achieve a common purpose. "It enables a culture where people can behave naturally instead of playing a role at work," she notes. This collaborative ethos, she explains, extends beyond borders, creating connections with colleagues globally—a network of "soulmates" who align swiftly, finding pragmatic ways forward together. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Moreover, Gundula believes Takeda's culture grants individuals the autonomy to exceed role boundaries, fostering an environment where fresh perspectives are not only valued but actively encouraged.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-container fs-center one-column-image"> <div class="media-module"> <img alt="" src="//tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/1113/cms/career-development/gundula/gundulaschneidewind.png" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="box-headline-text"> <div class="fs-container gray-box-headline "> <h2><span class="TextRun SCXW112111755 BCX8" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112111755 BCX8">Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business: A Guiding Principle</span></span></h2> </div> <div class="fs-container"> <div class="fs-12 text-block"> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8">Delving into Gundula's perspective on Takeda's guiding principles—Patient-Tru</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8">st-Reputation-Business (PTRB)—she underscores the importance of putting oneself in the shoes of patients. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8">It's</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8"> about </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8">maintaining</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8">trustful</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8"> relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring that actions align with patients' expectations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8">and</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8"> ultimately</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8"> contributing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW6161061 BCX8"> to the sustainability of the business.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW6161061 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-headline-text"> <div class="fs-container gray-box-headline "> <h3><span class="TextRun SCXW168997141 BCX8" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168997141 BCX8">A Fusion of External and Internal Focus: A Job That Energizes</span></span></h3> </div> <div class="fs-container"> <div class="fs-12 text-block"> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW134962027 BCX8" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW134962027 BCX8">Gundula finds joy in the unique blend of external and internal focus in her current role. Engaging with healthcare professionals and patients, gaining insights, and translating them into collaborative strategies and solutions with the team forms the heartbeat of her work. The dynamic exchange of ideas in face-to-face interactions, complemented by virtual collaboration, creates a work environment that is both invigorating and fulfilling.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW134962027 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-headline-text"> <div class="fs-container gray-box-headline "> <h2><span class="TextRun SCXW36068948 BCX8" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36068948 BCX8">Life-Work Alignment: Navigating New Realities</span></span></h2> </div> <div class="fs-container"> <div class="fs-12 text-block"> <p><span data-contrast="none">In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gundula acknowledges the silver lining—the increased flexibility in corporate life. Takeda's initiatives echo this sentiment, with programs that support new and more life-aligned ways of working. The emphasis on mobile working, inclusive parental leave policies, and a commitment to equity and inclusion align with the evolving needs of Takeda’s diverse workforce.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">"The improvements have been supported by much better IT and digital systems, a remarkable change compared to the Takeda I joined in 2013," Gundula observes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As Gundula highlights, joining Takeda isn't just a career move; it's an invitation to make history and change futures. Discover the possibilities that await you. 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