Takuro Kusano
About Takuro Kusano
Takuro Kusano is the Franchise Lead for Lung Cancer Marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
Title at Bristol Myers Squibb
Takuro Kusano currently serves as the Lung Cancer Franchise Lead in the Marketing department for the Oncology Business Unit at Bristol Myers Squibb. He is responsible for leading marketing efforts for OPDIVO and YERVOY, particularly within the lung cancer segment since June 2019.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Takuro Kusano worked at Boston Scientific as a Product Manager for pulmonary medical device products from 2015 to 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Following this role, he served as the Pulmonary/Gastric Marketing Group Manager from 2017 to 2019, where he oversaw marketing initiatives for pulmonary and gastric products.
Positions at GSK
Takuro Kusano held multiple roles at GSK in Tokyo, Japan. He started as a Medical Sales Representative from 2003 to 2009, covering Shimane and Hiroshima Prefectures. From 2010 to 2012, he worked as a Sales Trainer specializing in the respiratory/pulmonary area. He then became an Associate Product Manager for asthma and COPD products, managing ADOAIR and ADVAIR, from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Takuro Kusano holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, achieved between 2015 and 2019. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Laws (法学士) from Doshisha University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003.
Expertise in Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industries
Takuro Kusano has extensive experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, particularly in pulmonary and gastric marketing. His roles have spanned market access, business planning, sales forecasting, and sales training. His skills have been pivotal in driving performance and managing oncology products effectively.