Kevin Takeuchi, JD, Llm
About Kevin Takeuchi, JD, Llm
Kevin Takeuchi, JD, LLM, is a Corporate Counsel specializing in business development transactions and innovative technologies at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 19 years of experience in intellectual property and pharmaceutical transactions.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kevin Takeuchi currently holds the position of Corporate Counsel, Business Development Transactions - Innovative Technologies at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in San Diego, California, United States, he is responsible for conducting legal risk analysis and mitigation. His role prominently involves managing transactions that span the lifecycle of pharmaceutical products and advising executives on complex business-legal alignment.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kevin Takeuchi previously served as Corporate Counsel, Early R&D Transactions at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2020. This role, also based in San Diego, California, involved overseeing legal aspects of early research and development transactions, ensuring alignment between business strategies and legal frameworks.
Career at Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
Kevin Takeuchi accumulated significant experience at Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. He worked from 2002 to 2018 in various roles within the Legal Affairs, Licensing & Business Development, and Intellectual Property Departments. His roles involved overseeing intellectual property matters, managing complex transactions, and negotiating strategic partnerships. His tenure at Daiichi Sankyo was marked by a focus on IP deals and alliance management.
Academic Background
Kevin Takeuchi holds an LLM in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Washington School of Law and a JD from the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Earlier, he obtained a BS in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. His advanced education has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in intellectual property laws and complex transaction agreements.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Kevin Takeuchi has over 19 years of experience specializing in transactions involving intellectual property assets. He possesses a Patent Attorney qualification and is adept at drafting, negotiating, and structuring IP deals within the pharma/biotech sector. His skill set includes complex conflict resolution, strategic partnerships, in-license and out-license management, and synthesizing information into coherent strategies. Additionally, he is skilled in legal writing, staff training, and development, and has a proven track record as an effective mentor and relationship builder.