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Takeshi komatani

Takeshi S Komatani is currently principal litigation certified patent attorney in the field of chemical/pharma and bio/life sciences at a patent law firm, and has a number of counsels, including in academia, start-ups and big pharma internationally. Takeshi received his PhD from the University of Tokyo, Japan, received his LLB and LLM (global legal practice) from Keio University, and is currently a visiting professor at Kobe University, teaching IP strategy in entrepreneurship and Doshisha University (Kyoto). He has completed CEIPI Summer School on IP (University of Strasbourg), France. He is also qualified as a pharmacist with a certificate of Kampo and natural medicines specialist qualification. He was a researcher at F Hoffmann-La Roche in Basle, Switzerland. He has completed the EU-recognised PharmaTrain course at Osaka University, and is qualified as a board-certified member of the Japanese Association of Pharmaceutical Medicine. He is a member of the AIPPI and vice chair of TRIPS SC and a member of IP-GRTK SC and Pharma SC, and a member of the editorial board of the Pharmaceutical Patent Analyst (UK). He is also a member of JPAA, APAA, IPAJ, PSA, JPA, CSAIP and AAAS. He has lectured in academia, including at Japanese and German universities and WIPO Academy, and contributed to a number of articles.

Osamu Tabuchi

JMDC Inc. Quality Assurance Office manager

I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience in safety management and post-marketing surveillance (PMS) in the pharmaceutical industry. After joining SANWA KAGAKU KENKYUSHO CO., LTD., I focused on risk management for diabetes medications and treatments for dialysis complications. My work included PMS literature development and cardiovascular event evaluations, contributing significantly to drug development.
At CureApp, Inc, a company specializing in software as medical devices, I served as the Safety Management Officer. I successfully established the safety management system and operational processes for Japan's first therapeutic app. My involvement in risk management for various therapeutic applications, including those for hypertension, allowed me to engage deeply with the core aspects of product development.
Currently, I am the Head of Quality Assurance at JMDC, Inc, where I oversee GxP compliance and reliability assurance. I am actively involved in building a new PMS framework that combines e-source data with additional collected data, as well as managing certification acquisition and maintenance.

Tomohito Suzuki

Tohoku University Knowledge Cast Co., Ltd.
Senior Consultant, Medical Device Development Support Division

D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Kyoritsu Pharmaceutical University (now Keio University). Formerly a medical device reviewer at the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). At PMDA, a member of the team in charge of the cardiovascular field and was in charge of approval review and consultation for many medical devices including new medical devices. Seconded from PMDA to the University of Tokyo Hospital as a Project Assistant Professor at the Translational Research Center, where supported the development of medical seeds in academia. Seconded from PMDA to Division of Medical Device Research of the Department of Industrial-Academic Collaboration of the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) as a manager in charge of overseeing projects with medical device-related budgets. He has been in his current position since 2020. Based on his experience in reviewing at PMDA and supporting R&D in academia and AMED, he supports efficient development of medical devices for many manufacturers including venture companies.

Hirohumi Shido

I am a UI/UX design expert and specialize in driving product development. As a product manager at a medical startup, he was in charge of renewal and new planning for multiple SaMD products. My experience ranges from planning to obtaining regulatory approval, and I have won a Good Design Award for a healthcare product. These experiences have made me realize the importance of experience design and usability in SaMD products with a diverse mix of stakeholders.

Eiichi Yamaguchi

Eiichi Yamaguchi, Ph.D. President A1 Partners

Ph.D from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kyushu University. Currently engaged in management and business development consulting for pharmaceutical companies, biotech ventures, and consulting firms. Over 20 years expertise of business development at Shionogi Co., Ltd., a major pharmaceutical company as well as bioventure companies. Senior Director, Business Development & Corporate Planning Dept., Shionogi. A lot of global business experience such as the first Managing Director, Shionogi Singapore, Vice President, Shionogi Qualicaps, Inc., North Carolina, and Shionogi New York. Board of Director & President & COO, a bioventure company. The first chairman, Japan Pharma Alliance Association. The Vice Chairman, Public Private Alliance Conference associated with Infectious diseases led by Dr. Shigeru Omi. Also engaged in Director, International Committee, JPMA. Last but not least, selected as Mentor for Blockbuster Tokyo 2021