Hiroki Watarai, Pharm D, Mpa
About Hiroki Watarai, Pharm D, Mpa
Hiroki Watarai, Pharm D, MPA, is an Executive Medical Science Liaison at Bristol Myers Squibb specializing in Immunology, Gastroenterology, and Allergy. He has extensive experience in medical science liaison roles and has held various positions in the pharmaceutical industry and academia.
Current Roles
Hiroki Watarai currently serves as the Executive Medical Science Liaison (Immunology - Gastroenterology/Allergy) at Bristol Myers Squibb. He also holds a position at Vennue Foundation as the Director and is a Board Member, contributing to the organization's governance and strategic planning.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Hiroki Watarai's experience at Bristol Myers Squibb includes serving as the Senior Medical Science Liaison (Immunology - Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Allergy) from 2019 to 2021. His role involved significant contributions in medical science, focusing on immunology and gastroenterology sectors, thereby enriching the company's medical liaison capabilities.
Professional Background in Pharmaceuticals
Hiroki Watarai has a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry. He has worked at Celgene, holding positions such as Senior Regional Medical Liaison and Regional Medical Liaison with a focus on Immunology and Gastroenterology/Hepatology. Additionally, he served as a Medical Science Liaison specializing in fields like Specialty/Immunology/GI and Cardiometabolic/Obesity at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Consulting and Academic Roles
Hiroki Watarai has provided his expertise as a Consultant Pharmacist at Pharma-Care Inc. and served as a Per Diem Pharmacist at J&J Pharmacy. Additionally, he contributed to global health initiatives as a Patient Safety Consultant at the World Health Organization in Geneva. In academia, he was an Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology and Health Sciences at Kaplan University, where he taught for seven years.
Educational Background
Hiroki Watarai holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Rutgers University, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in International Development/Healthcare from Tsinghua University, which he attended from 2011 to 2013. He furthered his studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University and Rutgers University.