Shinya Iimura

Background

About Shinya Iimura

Career Aspiration: To become a global leader who has understanding of the entire pharmaceutical value chain with global mindset, and contribute to better health for all. Profile Summary-Ph.D./Postdoc in Organic Chemistry and MBA in Global Leadership -Global Project Leader/Manager, Certified Project Manager (PMLG), Global Business Process Owner -18 years of working experience (~6 years in the US,~10 years in Japan,~2.5 years in Switzerland)-Proven track record in Research, Development, Quality, Manufacturing & Supply, Business Unit/Commercial, and Corporate Affairs at innovation-driven pharmaceutical companies (small biopharma and big pharma) and a government-approved health policy think tank-Have had more than 15 managers (7 nationalities) in my career -Scientific Accomplishment: 5 U.S. patents, 12 publications, invited lectures, US O1-VISA recipient, etc-Languages: Japanese (native), English (business, TOEIC: 945), Chinese (beginner, Test of Chinese Proficiency: Third Grade)-Interests: Traveling (visited >50 countries including ~1 month stay in UK and New Zealand), Cross-cultural communication, Hiking/Mountain climbing, Running (ran the 2007 NYC marathon), Baseball, Motivational speaking, Problem-solving, etc.