Kazuhiko Takeshige

Kazuhiko Takeshige is a highly experienced professional in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors at Ohsumi Frontier Science Foundation and as a Business Development Lead Consultant for PTC Therapeutics, Inc. Kazuhiko Takeshige has been an Executive Committee Member of the Japan Pharma Alliance Association since its founding in 2008. Previous roles include Head of Business Development at BrightPath Biotherapeutics Co., Ltd., and various positions at LEO Pharma, where significant contributions were made to establishing the company's Japan subsidiary. Kazuhiko Takeshige also has experience as a Project Promoter at the Ministry of Education, Culture Sports, Science and Technology Japan, and was involved in venture capital through the Fast Track Initiative. Academic qualifications include a PhD and MS from The University of Tokyo and a BS from Tohoku University.