Seasoned Pharma Industry Executive Pharmaceutical Executive with 24 Years’ experience in Global Pharmaceutical Business across large multinationals and startups. Currently managing a 450 strong Global R&D organization based in Japan and the USA with an annual budget of approximately US$250 million. Support activities of a US$ 30 million Venture fund designed to keep the early pipeline full. Hands on and or managerial experience with Pharmaceutical and Medical Device stakeholders / healthcare providers in the USA, Europe, Asia Pacific, India, China and Japan. Recognized as a significant contributor in the Ophthalmic Drug Development space globally. Recognized for scientific acumen across ophthalmic pharma and academia. Creative, aggressive Team player with a record of success. Established the Ophthalmology Development Group at Genentech and led the development of Lucentis as a major breakthrough in treating wet-Age-related macular degeneration, over $6 billion in annualized peak sales worldwide Established and manage external research partnerships with institutions such as the Singapore Eye Research Institute, University College London, Stanford Medical School, Tohoku University, Keio University and Kyoto Prefecture University and MIT.