Masamichi Yanai
About Masamichi Yanai
Masamichi Yanai serves as the Senior Manager of Product Development at Murata Vios, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in product development and engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Terumo Heart, Inc. and Thoratec.
Work at Murata
Masamichi Yanai has been with Murata Vios since 2020, serving as Executive VP of Product Development. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and execution of product development initiatives. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Manager of Product Development at Murata since 2018, contributing to the advancement of product strategies. Yanai also worked as a Manager at Murata from 2016 to 2018 in Shiga, Japan, where he was involved in various projects aimed at enhancing product offerings.
Experience at Terumo Heart, Inc.
Yanai worked at Terumo Heart, Inc. as an R&D Project Manager from 2008 to 2016 in Michigan. During his eight years there, he focused on research and development projects, contributing to the company's innovations in medical technology. His earlier tenure at Terumo began in 1998, where he worked as an Engineer for five years in Kanagawa, Japan, gaining foundational experience in engineering and product development.
Role at Thoratec
From 2013 to 2015, Masamichi Yanai served as a Transition Engineering Consultant at Thoratec, which is now part of St. Jude Medical. His role involved facilitating the transition of engineering processes and ensuring the integration of new technologies. This position was based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and contributed to his extensive experience in the medical device industry.
Educational Background
Specific details regarding Masamichi Yanai's educational background are not provided. However, his extensive career in engineering and product development within the medical technology sector suggests a strong foundation in relevant academic disciplines.