Careers at Santen

Santen is a global ophthalmology-focused pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, employing over 4,200 individuals worldwide. With a heritage spanning more than 130 years, the company is committed to enhancing patients' lives by combining a patient-first philosophy with deep expertise and advanced technologies in eye care. Santen’s product portfolio is robust, featuring treatments for broad disease areas with focus on glaucoma, dry eye and myopia across international markets, in addition to retinal conditions within Japan. In 2025, Santen introduced a new medium-term strategic growth plan designed to: Establish its presence as a trusted ophthalmology leader ex-Japan (incl. EMEA) Create markets in new disease areas (Myopia and Ptosis) tailored to each region’s medical environment Expand its Rx portfolio and pipeline to support commercial long-term growth Continue to enhance operations through the fortification of supply and productivity to enable flexible responses to changes in the business environment Santen exceeded its financial targets in 2024, with revenues of 300 billion JPY (approximately €1.7 billion), representing ~8% year-on-year growth. Operating profit reached 59.4 billion JPY (around €346 million). With a footprint in over 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Santen continues to lead in ophthalmology while undergoing a period of significant transformation and expansion in these regions.

Working at Santen