Yuko Akiyama
About Yuko Akiyama
Yuko Akiyama is a Senior Manager in Strategic Program Management at Bristol Myers Squibb with a diverse background in consulting, brand management, and business intelligence. She has international academic experience and serves as an Ambassador for One Young World.
Professional Experience at AbbVie
Yuko Akiyama worked at AbbVie in Tokyo across multiple roles over a span of several years. She started as a Business Intelligence Analyst from 2013 to 2015. She then became a Strategic Execution Manager for 11 months in 2016 before serving as a Brand Manager from 2017 to 2020. This extensive experience at AbbVie helped her gain a wide range of skills and insights into business intelligence, strategic execution, and brand management in the pharmaceutical industry.
Senior Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb
Currently, Yuko Akiyama holds the position of Senior Manager, Strategic Program Management at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and managing strategic programs, leveraging her extensive experience in consulting, strategic execution, and brand management to drive successful outcomes for the company.
Educational Background
Yuko Akiyama possesses a rich and diverse educational background. She holds a Master of Business Administration from McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she achieved a Master's degree in Immunology from the University of Tokyo between 2009 and 2011. She also participated in an exchange program at the University of California, Davis, focusing on Microbiology and Immunology from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Tohoku University, studying there from 2004 to 2009.
Consultant Experience at Nomura Research Institute
Yuko Akiyama worked as a consultant at the Nomura Research Institute (NRI) for two years, from 2011 to 2013. This position provided her with valuable experience in the consulting field, which she later applied to her roles in the pharmaceutical industry. Her work at NRI set the foundation for her strategic and analytical capabilities.
Ambassador Role at One Young World
Since July 2021, Yuko Akiyama has been serving as an Ambassador for One Young World. In this role, she represents and advocates for young leaders from around the world, contributing to a global community aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental issues. This role underscores her commitment to impactful global initiatives and youth leadership.