Takeda R&D chief Andy Plump to retire in June 2027 after 12-year tenure

Takeda announced that its longstanding head of research and development, Andy Plump, will step down and retire in June 2027.

Plump has been with the Japanese drugmaker for about 12 years, leading its global R&D organization for more than a decade, and will remain on the board until his retirement.

He will continue to run R&D until a successor is named, and the company says the transition will be planned to keep continuity and momentum.

The leadership change follows a broader transformation that began in 2024, including a major reorganization and the elimination of roughly 4,500 jobs across Takeda’s operations.