Takunari Yoshinaga, MD., PhD
About Takunari Yoshinaga, MD., PhD
Takunari Yoshinaga, MD, PhD, is the Head of Epidemiology & Data Science at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tokyo, with over 15 years of experience in the field.
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Takunari Yoshinaga, MD, PhD, is the Head of Epidemiology & Data Science at WWPS Japan, currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tokyo.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Takunari Yoshinaga serves as the Head of Epidemiology & Data Science at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tokyo. In this role, he leads initiatives that involve the management and analysis of large-scale epidemiological data sets, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Roles in Epidemiology and Data Science
Takunari Yoshinaga has held several significant positions in the field of epidemiology and data science. He served as the RWD Lead Japan at UCB from 2020 to 2021, where he played a crucial role in leading real-world data initiatives. Prior to that, he was an Epidemiology Manager at Bayer from 2016 to 2020, managing a team of epidemiologists and leading key pharmacoepidemiology projects. His experience includes working as a Senior Manager, Epidemiologist at Pfizer from 2010 to 2016, and as a Pharmacoepidemiology Manager at Wyeth Japan from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Background in Medicine and Epidemiology
Takunari Yoshinaga earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology from Juntendo University School of Medicine in 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Medicine from Zhejiang University, completed in 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and epidemiology, allowing him to combine practical medical knowledge with advanced data science skills.
Experience in Epidemiology and Data Science
With over 15 years of experience, Takunari Yoshinaga has developed extensive expertise in managing and analyzing large-scale epidemiological data sets. His career includes significant contributions to epidemiological studies and data analysis projects at Pfizer. He has been involved in developing and implementing research protocols and methodologies, and has a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
Contributions to Academic Research
Takunari Yoshinaga has contributed to the academic field of epidemiology through the publication of several peer-reviewed articles. He has also participated in international conferences and workshops, sharing his insights and findings with the global scientific community.