Shumpei Tamura
About Shumpei Tamura
Shumpei Tamura is a professional in commercial operations with a background in strategic pricing and sales management. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and has worked for notable companies including Kite Pharma and Abbott.
Work at Kite Pharma
Shumpei Tamura has been working at Kite Pharma in the Commercial Operation department since 2022. His role involves overseeing various aspects of commercial strategy and operations within the organization. Kite Pharma focuses on innovative cancer therapies, and Tamura contributes to the company's mission by leveraging his extensive background in commercial operations and strategic management.
Education and Expertise
Shumpei Tamura earned his MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he studied Strategies of Corporate, Marketing, and Sales from 2006 to 2007. Prior to this, he completed a Master's degree in Econometrics at Nagoya University from 1997 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both analytical and strategic thinking, essential for his roles in commercial operations.
Previous Experience at Abbott
Tamura has held multiple positions at Abbott, contributing to various aspects of the company's operations. He served as the Strategic Pricing Manager at Core Diagnostics from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he took on the role of Commercial Process Enhancement Lead from 2020 to 2022, where he focused on improving commercial processes. Additionally, he worked as the Alinity Lead at Core Diagnostics for 11 months in 2019, further enhancing his expertise in the diagnostics sector.
Career Background at Nortel Japan
Before his tenure at Abbott, Shumpei Tamura worked at Nortel Japan as an Account Manager in Sales from 1999 to 2006. In this role, he managed client relationships and sales strategies, gaining valuable experience in the telecommunications industry. His time at Nortel Japan laid the groundwork for his future roles in commercial operations and strategic management.
Consulting Experience at ZS Associates
Tamura worked as a Consultant at ZS Associates from 2007 to 2009. In this position, he provided strategic consulting services, focusing on commercial operations and market strategies. His experience at ZS Associates contributed to his understanding of the consulting landscape and enhanced his ability to drive operational improvements in subsequent roles.