Toru Ichihashi
Manager
Sekisui Chemical
Tokyo, Japan
I am in charge of business incubation in the NAMs field. I identify promising technologies, support evaluation and joint development, and handle contract negotiations for commercialization through our group companies.
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About me
I have over 15 years of experience in R&D and business development in the life sciences field. I hold a PhD in immunology. In my current position, I am in charge of business incubation in the New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) field. First, I work with a candidate company that owns core NAMs technologies, such as in silico or in vitro solutions. I will evaluate these technologies and promote co-development. I will take responsibility for business incubation and may also make investments if necessary. If the technology is promising, I am also involved in contract negotiations for commercialization with our group companies.