Yoshihide is Head of Clinical Study Operations with Hepalys Pharma.

He joined Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. (currently Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.) in 1997.

In the clinical development department, he started as a CRA, created documents such as research protocols, drafted clinical development plans, and promoted overall management of clinical development, experienced to get approval for multiple drugs through negotiations with regulatory authorities. Additionally, he has experience in evaluating the in-licensed products in advanced clinical development overseas.

Mainly engaged in drug development in the renal field (renal anemia, hyperphosphatemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism) and oncology field (hepatocellular carcinoma, aplastic anemia).
Since 2020, he has been responsible for managing all clinical development operations as Deputy Director of the Clinical Development Center.

Successful people believe that even if they are faced with an unfortunate situation, if they overcome this challenge, they will succeed. And those who never give up until the very end are the ones who succeed.
–Soichiro Honda (Founder; Industry of Honda Giken Co. Ltd)

“Life Purpose”
No matter what difficult situation you face, there is always a way. The experience of success gained by overcoming difficulties leads to confidence that no matter how difficult the situation you face, you can do it.

Graduated from Showa Pharmaceutical University.
Pharmacist