Takeda offers early retirement to workers as young as 30

Japanese drug titan targets non-R&D staff in restructuring push

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Takeda acquired Irish biotech Shire  in a 2019 megadeal. It is now looking to refocus and cut expenses. (Photo by Shihoko Nakaoka)

YUTA TAKAGI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Takeda Pharmaceutical is offering early retirement to sales staff and other workers in Japan as the drugmaker strategically narrows its focus areas and slims down its workforce.

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