Yamaguchi Katsumi
About Yamaguchi Katsumi
Yamaguchi Katsumi is the Medical Lead for Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tokyo, with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and medical roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Yamaguchi Katsumi is currently the Medical Lead, Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in 東京都. In this role, Katsumi is responsible for leading medical strategies and initiatives specific to oncology. The position involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to advance the medical and clinical objectives of the company in the field of oncology.
Work Experience at SUN PHARMA
Katsumi worked at SUN PHARMA in two major roles: as a Sales Promotions Manager from 2020 to 2021, and as a Marketing Manager from 2017 to 2019. Both positions were based in Tokyo. As a Sales Promotions Manager, Katsumi focused on developing strategies to boost product sales in the competitive pharmaceutical market. As a Marketing Manager, responsibilities included overseeing the marketing of both generic and new oncology products.
Previous Positions at Bayer and Sanofi
Katsumi served as a Medical Science Liaison at Bayer from 2015 to 2017, handling responsibilities for the radiopharmaceutical Ra-223. Prior to that, Katsumi worked at Sanofi as a Product Manager from 2008 to 2015. While at Sanofi, Katsumi managed the marketing and promotion of prostate cancer drugs docetaxel and cabazitaxel, demonstrating a strong capability in oncology drug marketing and product launches.
Early Career at AstraZeneca
Katsumi's early career began at AstraZeneca, where he worked in the Sales division from 1995 to 2008. This 13-year tenure provided a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sales, equipping Katsumi with extensive experience in customer relations, sales strategies, and product promotion. The role laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in more specialized medical and marketing roles.
Education at Tokushima University
Katsumi studied at Tokushima University from 1991 to 1995, earning a degree in molecular biology (学士). This educational background provided Katsumi with a scientific foundation essential for understanding complex medical and pharmacological concepts, which has been beneficial in his multi-faceted roles in the pharmaceutical industry.