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Yoshifumi Tachibana

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Head of Experimental Medicine Inflammation at Boehringer Ingelheim
📍 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Yoshifumi Tachibana is the Head of Experimental Medicine Inflammation at Boehringer Ingelheim Japan. With a PhD from Kitasato University and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, he specializes in global clinical development and operations, particularly in oncology and inflammation.

He has published extensive research on the subject of "drug lag"—the delay in new drug availability in Japan compared to the U. S. —and is focused on enhancing the accessibility of novel medicines for patients.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Experimental Medicine Inflammation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Oncology Drug Development
He has a deep background in oncology clinical trials from previous roles and has published multiple academic papers on the approval process for oncology drugs in Japan.
Global Clinical Trials
His experience includes leading multi-regional trials across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, focusing on streamlining international drug development.
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Work history

7-2025
Head of Experimental Medicine Inflammation
Boehringer Ingelheim
1-2024 - 6-2025
Head of CTL, Clinical Development and Operations Japan
Boehringer Ingelheim
11-2010 - 12-2023
Clinical Trial Leader
Boehringer Ingelheim
4-2004 - 10-2010
Clinical Team Leader
Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,
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Education
4-2022 - 3-2025
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Kitasato University
4-2020 - 3-2022
Executive MBA
NUCB Business School
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