Susumu Adachi
About Susumu Adachi
Susumu Adachi is the General Manager for Japan at BeiGene, based in Tokyo. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various leadership roles at AbbVie and Eli Lilly, and is a trained OB & GYN physician with a Doctor of Medicine from Nara Medical University.
Title
Susumu Adachi currently holds the position of General Manager, Japan at BeiGene, located in Tokyo, Japan.
Company
Susumu Adachi is presently associated with BeiGene, where he serves as the General Manager for the Japan region. BeiGene is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative medicines to improve treatment outcomes and access for patients worldwide.
Professional Background
Susumu Adachi has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having previously worked at multiple leading companies. He was Area Immunology Head at AbbVie, Singapore from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as Medical Director at AbbVie Japan from 2014 to 2021. His career also includes a role as 役員 at 日本イーライリリー (Eli Lilly Japan) from 2011 to 2014. In addition, Adachi has held senior positions at Eli Lilly and Company, including Global Clinical Research Physician from 2005 to 2007, Clinical Research Physician from 2002 to 2005, and Associate Medical Director in 2008.
Education and Medical Expertise
Susumu Adachi completed his medical studies at Nara Medical University, where he enrolled in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program and earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from 1981 to 1987. He practiced as an OB & GYN physician specializing in gynecologic oncology from 1987 to 2002.
Roles in Oncology and Immunology
Throughout his career, Susumu Adachi has held significant roles in the fields of oncology and immunology. He served as Senior Director of the Oncology Business Unit at Eli Lilly Japan in 2014 and contributed extensively to immunology as the Area Immunology Head at AbbVie in Singapore from 2020 to 2022. His work has spanned clinical research, medical direction, and executive leadership in various geographies.