Tamio Niihara
About Tamio Niihara
Tamio Niihara is a DSS Manager at Novocure with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in service and operations management.
Current Position at Novocure
Tamio Niihara currently serves as the DSS Manager at Novocure, headquartered in 千代田区, 東京都, 日本. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's data support services. Novocure is known for its innovative therapies in the treatment of cancer, and Niihara's role is crucial in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of their support systems.
Previous Role at Dentsply Sirona
From 2020 to 2021, Tamio Niihara worked at Dentsply Sirona as the Service Lead, Service, based in 港区麻布台. Dentsply Sirona specializes in dental solutions, and Niihara's role involved managing and coordinating their service operations, ensuring both the quality and timeliness of support provided to clients.
Leadership Experience at Elekta
Tamio Niihara held the position of Director, Japan Customer Support at Elekta from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure, he managed the customer support operations in Tokyo, Japan, for Elekta, a company specializing in precision radiation medicine. His leadership contributed to the enhancement of customer service and support for Elekta's medical technology products in the region.
Roles at GE Healthcare
Tamio Niihara had a prolific career at GE Healthcare, spanning multiple roles from 1990 to 2017. He managed various departments and services including Field Operations, APAC Asset Recovery, Ultrasound Service, and MR Manufacturing. Notably, he served as Manager of Sourcing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, from 2000 to 2002, adding international experience to his extensive portfolio. His work included production engineering and mechanical design, reflecting a strong background in healthcare technology and service management.
Educational Background
Tamio Niihara is academically grounded in mechanical engineering. He attained his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 東京工業大学大学院, where he studied from 1984 to 1986. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies in 生産機械工学科 at 東京工業大学, earning his 工学士 from 1980 to 1984. His education laid a robust foundation for his career in mechanical design and production engineering.